India vs New Zealand, 1st Test

That's all we have for you from the commentary desk. This is Siddharth P signing off on the behalf of Sid V, Ganesh, Karthik, Sriram and Sathyavelu. Enjoy your evening.

R Ashwin: It's easy to talk before the match, but cricket is a tougher game. I have been working on a lot of things and I'm happy that they have come out well. I repetitively maintain that numbers aren't key to success. That's not how you should go about your cricketing career. As an offspinner, it's easy to lose your line. I have been working on my accuracy. International cricket is very demanding. I don't think it was an unplayable wicket. The second innings was much more tougher than the first. Credit to Pragyan Ojha. We have been working on our fielding. As a team we have been setting some goals. We all watched the U-19 final together. Unmukt Chand batted well. To get a World Cup victory in Australia is really special.

R Ashwin is the Man of the Match.

MS Dhoni: Congratulations to India U-19, Chand batted really well. As far as this match is concerned, Pujara batted well. It was getting difficult for the bowlers. We were also battling the weather. The bowlers bowled brilliantly. They did not give any loose deliveries. That made the difference. Brilliant catching in this game. ViruPa got a few good catches, so did Virat. We have done well in all the aspects in this game. It was important for Pujara as he was coming back from injury. He has a good temperament. He can bat for a long period and we can play around him.

Ross Taylor: We showed that we could survive. Kane and Brendon batted well. India showed us their mastery. We did not have a practise game, but that is not an excuse. We will try to come back as a better batting unit. To bat a long period of time is an achievement. I think we need to learn how to play Ashwin a lot better. We played when the chips are down and will come back stronger in Bangalore

The star of the Indian batting was young Cheteshwar Pujara. His 159 helped India put on 438 runs. The New Zealand top order offered a bit more resistance as compared to their first innings, but it just wasn't enough. A couple of LBW decisions went against them including that of a well set McCullum today morning. It will require a huge effort to make any sort of comeback in the second Test in Bangalore.

It was just a question of time. India were going to win it easily. The rain only delayed the inevitable. New Zealand have looked really flat. 12/85 stand the figures for R Ashwin. These are the best match figures for an Indian in Tests against New Zealand. Together the spin-twins Ojha and Ashwin have 18 Kiwi wickets.

79.5 Ashwin to Chris Martin, out Lbw!! India win the Test match and Ashwin finishes with 12 wickets in the match. Flatter on middle, it was the carrom ball and turned away. Martin had no clue about it and was struck in front. Umpire Davies had no problem in raising the finger. Chris Martin lbw b Ashwin 0(3)

Ashwin to Chris Martin, THATS OUT!! Lbw!!

79.4 Ashwin to Chris Martin, no run, well tossed up outside off again, this one goes on with the arm, beats the outside edge.

79.3 Ashwin to Chris Martin, no run, floated up outside off and turning in, Martin gets forward and defends it.

Chris Martin, right handed bat, comes to the crease

79.2 Ashwin to Boult, out Caught by Sehwag!! 11th wicket in the match for Ashwin. Floated up outside off, Boult looks to push at it and gets a thick outside edge, carries to Sehwag at first slip who goes forward and takes it neatly. 4th catch in the match for Sehwag. He is enjoying himself out there. Boult c Sehwag b Ashwin 0(6)

Ashwin to Boult, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

79.1 Ashwin to Boult, no run, well tossed up outside off, Boult gets forward and blocks it

Badrinath is on the field.

78.6 Ojha to Jeetan Patel, FOUR, almost took out the umpire. Floated up on the pads, Patel swats it away to the deep square leg fence.

78.5 Ojha to Jeetan Patel, no run, tossed up on off stump, Patel reaches forward and blocks it

78.4 Ojha to Jeetan Patel, no run, floated up on middle, Patel looks to flick, gets a feeble leading edge back to the bowler, doesn't carry

78.3 Ojha to Jeetan Patel, no run, fuller on middle, Patel gets on the front foot and defends

78.2 Ojha to Jeetan Patel, no run, floated up on middle, Patel goes on the backfoot and defends

78.1 Ojha to Jeetan Patel, no run, tossed up outside off, Patel gets on the front foot and defends it to short cover

77.6 Ashwin to Boult, no run, this one goes through with the arm, Boult misses the drive.

77.5 Ashwin to Boult, no run, flatter and outside off, turning in from outside off, Boult gets across and gets an inside edge onto the pads

77.4 Ashwin to Boult, no run, tossed up outside off, Boult gets on the front foot and defends it.

77.3 Ashwin to Boult, no run, flatter on middle and turning in, Boult gets on the front foot and is hit on the front pad, was turning too much and would have gone down the leg stump

Trent Boult, right handed bat, comes to the crease

77.2 Ashwin to van Wyk, out Lbw!! 4th wicket for Ashwin. 10 wicket haul in the match. Flatter on middle, Wyk attempts the reverse sweep and misses, is hit right in front of middle stump as he is hit on the back pad. A bit too adventurous from the wicket-keeper batsman. van Wyk lbw b Ashwin 13(34) [4s-2]

Ashwin to van Wyk, THATS OUT!! Lbw!!

77.1 Ashwin to Jeetan Patel, byes, 1 run, flat and well outside off, turns in by a big way and goes through bat and pad on middle, misses everyone and bye taken

76.6 Ojha to van Wyk, no run, fuller on middle, Wyk gets on the front foot and defends

76.5 Ojha to van Wyk, no run, tossed up outside off, Wyk drives it off the front foot to cover

76.4 Ojha to van Wyk, FOUR, this delivery was shorter and outside off, Wyk cuts it behind square on the off side for a boundary. He is not holding back at all!

76.3 Ojha to van Wyk, FOUR, short and turning away on middle, Wyk pulls it to the deep midwicket fence for a boundary. Effortlessly done.

76.2 Ojha to van Wyk, no run, tossed up and drifting into middle, Wyk gets on the front foot and defends

76.1 Ojha to van Wyk, no run, flatter on middle, Wyk makes room and cuts it to point

73.3 Ashwin to Doug Bracewell, no run, tossed up well outside off, turning into the pads, Bracewell shuffles across and works it to the leg side

73.2 Ashwin to Doug Bracewell, no run

73.1 Ashwin to van Wyk, 1 run, floated up really nicely, it bounces up to the chest, Wyk works it behind square for a single

Welcome back. Ashwin will continue

A fantastic session that for India. 54/5 is the score for the session and they can smell victory already. Umesh Yadav started the process with the wicket of McCullum and India continued to peg away with the spinners taking over. Williamson fought hard for his fifty but failed to carry on. It could all end soon after the break. Join us for the same in just a short while.

72.6 Ojha to Doug Bracewell, no run, loud appeal again but Ian Gould is quick to turn it down. Bracewell is hit in front of middle and leg but too much bounce and possibly a little bat too. With that, it is also time for tea

72.1 Ojha to Doug Bracewell, no run, not a great leave this one. It pitched on off and turned away but Bracewell does not offer a shot

71.6 Ashwin to van Wyk, no run, tossed up outside off, Wyk defends it watchfully this time

71.5 Ashwin to van Wyk, no run, floated up outside off, Wyk tries to push it on the offside but gets an inside edge towards mid wicket

71.4 Ashwin to van Wyk, no run, on the middle and leg, this time Wyk gets the sweep right but finds square leg

71.3 Ashwin to van Wyk, no run, Ashiwn delivers a bouncer and almost took out his skipper with that one. It kicks up off the rough and Dhoni does well to get his gloves in front of his face. Wyk had no chance of connecting the sweep too.

71.2 Ashwin to Doug Bracewell, 1 run, the carrom ball now on the leg, Bracewell turns it through mid wicket for one

71.1 Ashwin to Doug Bracewell, no run, turning in, Bracewell is hit on the thigh. Ashwin thinks of an appeal but decides against it

Sehwag still has a smile on his face. Ashwin will too. He is just one short of a ten wicket haul in the game.

70.6 Ojha to van Wyk, no run, sliding on, Wyk pushes it to mid on

70.5 Ojha to van Wyk, no run, floated up outside off, Wyk taps it on the offside

70.4 Ojha to van Wyk, no run, on the off, Wyk defends it watchfully again

70.3 Ojha to van Wyk, no run, slow turn away, Wyk waits for it and blocks

70.2 Ojha to van Wyk, no run, tossed up outside off, Wyk defends it well

70.1 Ojha to van Wyk, no run, floated up on the off, Wyk pushes it back down the track

Doug Bracewell, right handed bat, comes to the crease

69.6 Ashwin to Franklin, out Caught by Sehwag!! Well India are not missing Dravid at first slip for now. If Sehwag can take blinders like those that spot will always be his. Good turn and bounce again for Ashwin. Franklin was not going hard at it but it flies off the edge and to the right of Sehwag at first slip. He reacts instinctively and plucks it out with his right hand. That makes the crowd and his team mates go delirious. Franklin c Sehwag b Ashwin 5(17) [4s-1]

Ashwin to Franklin, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

69.5 Ashwin to Franklin, no run, going straight on, Franklin punches it back to Ashwin

69.4 Ashwin to Franklin, no run, on a fuller length again, Franklin drives but this time to mid off

69.3 Ashwin to Franklin, no run, very full, Franklin drives but finds the man at cover

69.2 Ashwin to Franklin, no run, floated up, Franklin gets a thick inside edge onto his pads as he tries to defend

69.1 Ashwin to Franklin, no run, tossed up on middle from round the wicket, Franklin defends it well

68.6 Ojha to van Wyk, no run, pitched up and outside off, Wyk lunges out to push it on the offside

68.5 Ojha to van Wyk, no run, very straight in line again, Wyk taps it on the onside

68.4 Ojha to van Wyk, no run, on the middle and leg, Wyk defends it well on the onside

68.3 Ojha to van Wyk, no run, sliding on, Wyk reaches out to defend

68.2 Ojha to van Wyk, no run, Wyk tries an ambitious paddle but misses and it flies just over the stumps. Not a great choice of shot

68.1 Ojha to Franklin, 1 run, on the middle and leg, Franklin turns it away through square leg for one

He is okay now though and is back in the same position.

Rahane was covering his head with his hands and it struck him flush on the hand. That would have hurt badly as he actually ended up jamming his hand between the ball and his helmet.

67.6 Ashwin to van Wyk, 2 runs, another short leg fielder is in some danger here. This time it is Ajinkya Rahane. Ashwin dragged it short and Wyk pulls it into Rahane. It actually lobbed up off Rahane in the vacant mid wicket area but gets Wyk a couple

67.5 Ashwin to van Wyk, no run, some variation now. It was the top spinner but well outside off. Wyk leaves but it kicks up quite steeply and Dhoni makes the difficult take

67.4 Ashwin to van Wyk, no run, tossed up outside off, Wyk reaches out and defends it well

67.3 Ashwin to van Wyk, no run, floated up outside off, Wyk lunges out to push it on the offside

Kruger van Wyk, right handed bat, comes to the crease

67.2 Ashwin to Flynn, out Lbw!! Ashwin gets Flynn for the second time in the match in similar fashion too. Flynn reaches out for an expansive sweep but misses and is struck in line with middle and off. It was turning away but Steve Davis was quick to raise the finger. 8th wicket for Ashiwn and New Zealand inch closer to defeat. Flynn lbw b Ashwin 11(54) [4s-1]

Ashwin to Flynn, THATS OUT!! Lbw!!

67.1 Ashwin to Flynn, no run, on the off, Flynn gets back to defend

66.6 Ojha to Franklin, FOUR, Franklin talked about batting positively earlier today and he shows how its done. Breaks the shackles with a hard sweep through squre leg for a boundary

66.5 Ojha to Franklin, no run, another one drops in front of short leg. It was turning in and catches the inside edge before lobbing off the pads in front of Rahane. Ojha is not impressed

66.4 Ojha to Franklin, no run, sliding on and on the off, Franklin taps it on the offside

66.3 Ojha to Franklin, no run, very straight in line, Franklin gets back to defend

66.2 Ojha to Franklin, no run, another loud appeal as Franklin is hit on the pads, it was turning down the leg though and it quikcly turned down

66.1 Ojha to Franklin, no run, full and sliding on, Franklin gets back and defends it

65.6 Ashwin to Flynn, no run, flat and quick, the carrom ball too, Flynn gets back in line to defend

65.5 Ashwin to Flynn, no run, slightly short and outside off, Flynn punches it to point

65.4 Ashwin to Flynn, no run, very full and straight, Flynn defends it well

65.3 Ashwin to Flynn, no run, turning away from outside off, Flynn defends it well

65.2 Ashwin to Flynn, no run, full and on the middle and leg, Flynn pushes it back down the track

65.1 Ashwin to Flynn, no run, outside off, Flynn gets back and pushes it back to Ashwin

Four men around the bat on the offside

64.6 Ojha to Franklin, no run, very full and straight, Franklin turns it to mid on

64.5 Ojha to Franklin, no run, on the off now, Franklin watches it well and defends

64.4 Ojha to Franklin, no run, very straight in line, Franklin turns it to square leg

64.3 Ojha to Franklin, no run, turning in from outside off, Franklin gets behind the line and blocks

James Franklin, left handed bat, comes to the crease

Franklin takes time to mark his guard.

64.2 Ojha to Williamson, out Caught by Sehwag!! Williamson's defiant stay comes to an end and Ojha strikes in the first over of his new spell. Very good bowling again. It was flighted and extracted good turn and bounce from the track. Williamson stretched out to defend but it takes the shoulder of the bat and loops up low in front of Sehwag at first slip. He makes no mistake and this is big blow for New Zealand before tea. Williamson c Sehwag b Ojha 52(163) [4s-4]

Ojha to Williamson, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

64.1 Ojha to Williamson, no run, on the leg from round the wicket, Williamson taps it softly on the onside

Pragyan Ojha [20.0-6-30-1] is back into the attack

63.6 Ashwin to Flynn, no run, sliding on from round the wicket, Flynn turns it to short leg

63.5 Ashwin to Flynn, no run, on the off from round the wicket, Flynn gets behind the line to block

63.4 Ashwin to Williamson, 3 runs, sliding on outside off, Williamson gets back and cuts it behind square on the offside for three and brings up his 5th Test FIFTY. This has been a very mature knock and is appreciated by the NZ dressing room

63.3 Ashwin to Williamson, no run, turning in from outside off, Williamson gets back to defend

63.2 Ashwin to Williamson, no run, turn and bounce, it takes the glove and lobs off the pads in front of short leg. Very close call that for Williamson

Change of ends for Ashwin.

63.1 Ashwin to Williamson, no run, tossed up and outside off, Williamson pushes it back down the track

Ravichandran Ashwin [18.0-6-44-1] is back into the attack

62.6 Raina to Flynn, no run, dragged a little short by Raina and Flynn gets back to cut it to point

62.5 Raina to Flynn, no run, on the off and turning away, Flynn gets back to block it

62.4 Raina to Williamson, 1 run, on the middle and leg, Williamson turns it through square leg for one

62.3 Raina to Williamson, no run, outside off, Williamson dabs it past slip but they decide against the single for some strange reason

62.2 Raina to Williamson, no run, tossed up and outside off, Williamson stretches out to defend

62.1 Raina to Flynn, 1 run, Raina fires it in on the leg from round the wicket, Flynn gets back to turn it behind square on the onside for one

61.6 Zaheer to Williamson, no run, pitched up from round the wicket, Williamson punches it to mid off

61.5 Zaheer to Williamson, no run, well outside off now, Williamson decides to shoulder arms

61.4 Zaheer to Williamson, no run, pitched up and outside off, Williamson leans out to block

61.3 Zaheer to Williamson, no run, Zaheer goes round the wicket and keeps it full, Williamson turns it to mid wicket

61.2 Zaheer to Williamson, no run, full and straight, Williamson pushes it back down the track

61.1 Zaheer to Flynn, 3 runs, good length and outside off, Flynn gets back and dabs it down to third man. Ashwin chases after it and manages to pull it in just in time

60.6 Raina to Williamson, no run, flat and on the middle and leg, Williamson turns it to short leg

60.5 Raina to Williamson, no run, very full and Williamson jams it out to mid off

60.4 Raina to Williamson, no run, outside off again, Williamson comes on the frontfoot now to defend

60.3 Raina to Williamson, no run, flat and outside off, Williamson gets behind the line to block

60.2 Raina to Williamson, no run, very slow through the air and shoots through low. Williamson goes for the pull but is through with the shot too early and misses

59.6 Zaheer to Flynn, no run, well outside off now and Flynn goes back to leaving it

59.5 Zaheer to Flynn, no run, some swing in but Flynn plays it very well with bat close to his pads. He seems to be picking the way the ball is swinging despite Zaheer doing his best to hide it

59.4 Zaheer to Flynn, no run, good length again and just outside off, Flynn prods out to push it to cover

59.3 Zaheer to Flynn, no run, slanted in now, Flynn gets behind the line nicely to defend

59.2 Zaheer to Flynn, no run, on a good length and outside off, Flynn watches it into the keeper's gloves

59.1 Zaheer to Flynn, FOUR, Zaheer digs it short but with no real pace on it. Flynn sees it early and pulls it nicely through mid wicket for a boundary

58.6 Ashwin to Williamson, no run, tossed up and turning in, Williamson defends it from the crease

58.5 Ashwin to Williamson, no run, very confident appeal from Ashwin as he bowls the carrom ball but Ian Gould is not convinced. It was very full and hit Williamson in line but replays show that it was pitching outside leg

58.4 Ashwin to Williamson, no run, good turn in again, Williamson gets inside the line to push it on the offside

58.3 Ashwin to Williamson, no run, turning in from outside off, Williamson gets back and taps it to cover

58.2 Ashwin to Williamson, no run, tossed up outside off, Williamson leans out to defend

58.1 Ashwin to Williamson, FOUR, dragged short by Ashwin and Williamson is quick to rock back and pull it hard through square leg for another boundary

Drinks are on the field now

57.6 Zaheer to Flynn, no run, right in the blockhole and tailing in too, Flynn does well to bring his bat down in time to keep it out

57.5 Zaheer to Flynn, no run, in the corridor of uncertainty outside off, Flynn decides to shoulder arms

57.4 Zaheer to Flynn, no run, Flynn digs it in a little too short and Flynn evades it without any trouble

57.3 Zaheer to Flynn, no run, pitched up again and a hint of swing in, Flynn comes on the frontfoot to push it to cover

57.2 Zaheer to Flynn, no run, well outside off now and Flynn leaves it with ease

57.1 Zaheer to Flynn, no run, swinging in, Flynn watches it well an dblocks

56.6 Ashwin to Williamson, no run, turning in from outside off, Williamson defends it comfortably

56.5 Ashwin to Williamson, no run, flat and still just outside off, Williamson gets back to block

56.4 Ashwin to Williamson, no run, slightly shorter and down the leg now, Williamson misses the pull

56.3 Ashwin to Williamson, no run, on the middle and leg now, Williamson turns it to backward short leg

56.2 Ashwin to Williamson, no run, floated up and fuller, Williamson leans out to defend

56.1 Ashwin to Williamson, no run, turning in from outside off, Williamson hangs back and defends it on the onside

55.6 Zaheer to Flynn, no run, pitched up and moving in a bit, Flynn leans and defends it solidly on the offside

55.5 Zaheer to Flynn, no run, Zaheer bangs it in short and gets Flynn to duck under

55.4 Zaheer to Flynn, 2 runs, full and outside off, Flynn stretches out and runs it down to third man for a couple

55.3 Zaheer to Flynn, no run, this one shapes in a touch but still well outside off and Flynn continues to leave

55.2 Zaheer to Flynn, no run, a hint of swing but well outside off and Flynn leaves it with ease

55.1 Zaheer to Flynn, no run, good length and on the off, Flynn gets back to block it down the track

Zaheer Khan [9.0-4-8-0] is back into the attack

54.6 Ashwin to Williamson, no run, floated up outside off, Williamson reaches out and defends

54.5 Ashwin to Williamson, no run, Ashwin gives it a rip now and generates some extra bounce and turn. Williamson is hit on the glove but he manages to keep it down

54.4 Ashwin to Williamson, no run, the carrom ball now but Williamson picks it early and gets in position to defend

54.3 Ashwin to Williamson, no run, tossed up on the off, Williamson leans out to block

54.2 Ashwin to Williamson, no run, going straight on now and outside off, Williamson plays it off the track and defends it

54.1 Ashwin to Williamson, no run, floated up outside off, Williamson pushes it to mid on

53.6 Umesh Yadav to Flynn, no run, full and tailing in again, Flynn keeps the bat very close to the pads as he defends

53.5 Umesh Yadav to Flynn, no run, angled in from round the wicket, Flynn defends it solidly

Duncan Fletcher comes on with a smile and congratulates the Indian U19 team on the World cup win.

53.4 Umesh Yadav to Flynn, no run, this one comes on with the angle from round the wicket and catches Flynn on the pads. Muted appeals but Umesh Yadav does not go up

53.3 Umesh Yadav to Flynn, no run, very full and outside off, Flynn jams it out on the offside

53.2 Umesh Yadav to Flynn, no run, well outside off again, a hint of shape away too and Flynn leaves again

53.1 Umesh Yadav to Flynn, no run, wide outside off from round the wicket, Flynn does not offer a shot

52.6 Ashwin to Williamson, no run, straighter in line, Williamson comes on the frontfoot to defend

52.5 Ashwin to Williamson, no run, another loud appeal but there was too much turn on this one. It hits Williamson in front of leg and was proabably going further down

52.4 Ashwin to Williamson, FOUR, a full toss and Williamson puts it away quite easily through mid wicket for a boundary. He was not going to miss out on that one.

52.2 Ashwin to Williamson, no run, on the middle and leg, Williamson taps it to short leg

52.1 Ashwin to Williamson, no run, floated up on the off and turning, Williamson turns it uppishly but in front of mid wicket

51.6 Umesh Yadav to Flynn, no run, on the middle and leg, Flynn turns it on the onside

51.5 Umesh Yadav to Flynn, no run, very good bowling and equally good fielding. It was pitched up and moving away late and takes the edge to fly to the left of Kohli at gully. He flings himself to make a good stop

51.4 Umesh Yadav to Flynn, no run, short of length and outside off, Flynn sways away

51.3 Umesh Yadav to Flynn, no run, short of length and outside off, Flynn leans back and punches it straight to point

51.2 Umesh Yadav to Flynn, no run, full from round the wicket now, Flynn reaches out to push it to cover

51.1 Umesh Yadav to Williamson, 1 run, full toss on the leg, Williamson flicks it down to deep square leg for one

50.6 Ashwin to Flynn, no run, tossed up now and outside off, Flynn reaches out to defend

50.5 Ashwin to Flynn, no run, flat and sliding on, Flynn tries to defend but gets an inside edge again

50.4 Ashwin to Flynn, no run, tossed up from round the wicket, Flynn gets an inside edge onto the pads as he tries to defend

50.3 Ashwin to Flynn, leg byes, FOUR, on the middle and leg, Flynn is hit on the pads before it flies past Dhoni and very fine to the boundary

50.2 Ashwin to Williamson, 3 runs, tossed up outside off again but this one slides on straight to take the edge. Unluckily for Ashwin it goes wide of slip but slows down to a stop inside the ropes

50.1 Ashwin to Williamson, no run, floated up and outside off, Williamson lunges out to block

49.6 Umesh Yadav to Williamson, 1 run, slanted in, Williamson turns it through mid on for quick single

49.5 Umesh Yadav to Flynn, 1 run, full and on the middle and leg, Flynn turns it through square leg for a single

49.4 Umesh Yadav to Flynn, no run, full and slanted across, Flynn does not go after it

49.3 Umesh Yadav to Flynn, no run, short of length and into the body, Flynn turns it to mid wicket

49.2 Umesh Yadav to Flynn, no run, good, pacy short delivery and Flynn ducks under quickly

49.1 Umesh Yadav to Williamson, 1 run, very full and outside off, Williamson is a little late on the shot but manages to jam it out on the offside for one

48.6 Ashwin to Flynn, no run, sliding on again from round the wicket, Flynn stays back and blocks

48.5 Ashwin to Flynn, no run, sliding on and very straight, Flynn taps it on the onside

48.4 Ashwin to Flynn, no run, very loud appeal straightaway but the umpire is not interested. It was full and hit Flynn in front of leg. Seemed to be sliding on though. Enough doubt to give it not out but pressure on Flynn right away

Daniel Flynn, left handed bat, comes to the crease

48.3 Ashwin to Ross Taylor, out Bowled!! Ashwin gets his 7th of the match. Beautifully bowled and terrible judgement by Taylor. He shoulders arms on a turning track and pays the price. It did not pitch too far outside off but Taylor decides to leave anyway. The ball turns in sharply and crashes into the stumps much to the Indians delight. Ross Taylor b Ashwin 7(9)

Ashwin to Ross Taylor, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!

48.2 Ashwin to Ross Taylor, no run, a lot more flight, Taylor stretches out to block

48.1 Ashwin to Ross Taylor, no run, nicely floated up and Taylor goes hard at it and ends up playing it uppishly wide of Ashwin to mid off

47.6 Umesh Yadav to Williamson, no run, after all the short deliveries he finishes with a slower one on the leg. Williamson spots it though and turns it softly to mid wicket

47.5 Umesh Yadav to Williamson, no run, on a good length now and angled in, Williamson stands tall and knocks it on the onside

47.4 Umesh Yadav to Williamson, no run, another short one, Williamson evades it comfortably. He is pushing him on the backfoot.

47.3 Umesh Yadav to Williamson, no run, banged in short now, Williamson is forced to duck under

47.2 Umesh Yadav to Williamson, no run, good length and outside off, Williamson punches it to extra cover

47.1 Umesh Yadav to Ross Taylor, 3 runs, Taylor picks the gap even then, full and tailing in, Taylor turns it through square leg for three

Four men now in catching positions on the onside.

46.6 Ashwin to Williamson, no run, tossed up and outside off, Williamson gets out to block once more

46.5 Ashwin to Williamson, no run, very full outside off, Williamson punches it to mid off

46.4 Ashwin to Williamson, no run, outside off again, Williamson turns it gently on the onside

46.3 Ashwin to Williamson, no run, tossed up outside off again, Williamson stretches out to defend

46.2 Ashwin to Williamson, no run, floated up outside off, Williamson decides to leave it

46.1 Ashwin to Williamson, no run, nicely tossed up, Williamson reaches out and pushes it to mid on

45.6 Umesh Yadav to Ross Taylor, no run, good length and outside off, Taylor defends it

45.5 Umesh Yadav to Ross Taylor, 2 runs, angled in again, Taylor pushes it in front of mid on for a quick run. Sachin fires in the throw and hits the stumps but that allows Taylor to get the second

45.4 Umesh Yadav to Ross Taylor, no run, full and on the middle and leg, Taylor turns it on the onside

Three men forming an umberella in the mid wicket area.

45.3 Umesh Yadav to Ross Taylor, 2 runs, full and on the middle and leg, Taylor turns it between the two men at mid wicket for a couple

45.2 Umesh Yadav to Ross Taylor, no run, full and tailing in again, Taylor punches it to mid on

Ross Taylor, right handed bat, comes to the crease

45.1 Umesh Yadav to Brendon McCullum, out Lbw!! Big reverse swing for Umesh Yadav but McCullum is not happy. Rightly so too. There was a big inside edge on that one. Umesh Yadav was a little late to go up in appeal too but Steve Davis was convinced. It was full and tailing in. McCullum jammed the ball into his front pad. It would have gone on to hit the stumps but you've got to say McCullum was very unlucky there. A big blow for New Zealand too. Brendon McCullum lbw b Umesh Yadav 42(130) [4s-3]

Umesh Yadav to Brendon McCullum, THATS OUT!! Lbw!!

44.6 Ashwin to Williamson, no run, on the off, Williamson gets back and blocks

44.5 Ashwin to Williamson, no run, floated up on the off now, Williamson stretches out to defend

44.4 Ashwin to Williamson, no run, on the middle and leg, Williamson defends it gently on the onside

44.3 Ashwin to Williamson, no run, on the leg from round the wicket, Williamson taps it to short leg

44.2 Ashwin to Williamson, no run, floated up and very full, Williamson pushes it to mid on

44.1 Ashwin to Brendon McCullum, 1 run, pitched up and outside off, McCullum pushes it through cover for just a single

Two slips and a short leg in place for Ashwin. He will start from round the wicket.

Pujara is still off the field. The injury is nothing serious informs Laxman Sivaramakrishnan.

43.6 Umesh Yadav to Brendon McCullum, 1 run, slightly fuller and outside off, McCullum leans out and punches it wide of mid off for a quick single

43.5 Umesh Yadav to Brendon McCullum, no run, good length and on the off, McCullum taps it on the offside

43.4 Umesh Yadav to Williamson, 1 run, on the off, Williamson taps it in front of cover for a quick single

43.3 Umesh Yadav to Williamson, 2 runs, on a good length and outside off, Williamson punches it through cover for another couple

43.2 Umesh Yadav to Brendon McCullum, 1 run, a full toss now, McCullum punches it down the track. Sachin dives across from mid on to keep them down to one. Needless to say that elicits loud cheers from the crowd.

Sehwag, the lone man at slip. He is standing very wide too.

43.1 Umesh Yadav to Brendon McCullum, no run, Umesh Yadav slides down the legside and McCullum misses the flick

Umesh Yadav will start off after lunch. Two men in catching positions in the mid wicket area.

Back to the Test now. India are just beyond the ropes in a huddle. They seem to be in good spirits.

Meanwhile, hop over to the Australia U19 vs India U19 final. Chand has scored a wonderful ton and is guiding India towards victory.

Fantastic effort from Williamson and Brendon McCullum. They have played the spinners effectively and have not given their wickets away. The pitch has slowed up a touch and the Indian bowlers have their work cut out. Join us in 30 minutes for the post-lunch session.

42.6 Ashwin to Williamson, FOUR, again Ashwin drags this delivery down short and on leg stump, Williamson swats it to the deep square leg fence, that will be lunch

42.5 Ashwin to Williamson, no run, this delivery kicks up just outside off and it spins back in slowly, Williamson dead bats it to the ground

42.3 Ashwin to Brendon McCullum, no run, flatter ball on middle and off, dabbed to point

42.2 Ashwin to Brendon McCullum, no run, tossed up delivery and spinning back in just outside off, nurdled to short leg

42.1 Ashwin to Williamson, 3 runs, Ashwin flights this delivery from round the wicket but it is too full, Williamson creams the drive to deep extra cover, the ball slows up on the outfield and Ojha puts in the slide to stop it

41.6 Umesh Yadav to Brendon McCullum, no run, this bumper is down the leg side and Brendon ducks under

41.5 Umesh Yadav to Brendon McCullum, no run, short ball just outside off, Brendon arches back and lets it go

41.4 Umesh Yadav to Williamson, 1 run, short of a good length ball slanted in just outside off, Williamson tucks it to the leg side, he manages to thread the gap between three fielders and it rolls to mid wicket

41.3 Umesh Yadav to Brendon McCullum, 1 run, fuller length ball curling back in just outside off, Brendon looks to flick it and mistimes it to square leg

41.2 Umesh Yadav to Williamson, 1 run, this delivery again nips back in on the middle and leg stump line, Williamson nudges it to deep square leg

41.1 Umesh Yadav to Williamson, no run, short of length ball and it darts back in off the seam on the middle and leg stump, Williamson tucks it to the unconventional short leg fielder, Rahane fields well

Umesh Yadav [3.0-0-13-0] is back into the attack

40.6 Ashwin to Brendon McCullum, no run, this delivery again kicks up just outside off, Brendon nudges it to leg slip and Kohli dives to his left to stop it

40.5 Ashwin to Brendon McCullum, no run, this delivery again spins back in slowly, Brendon solidly blocks it

40.4 Ashwin to Brendon McCullum, no run, short and slightly wide outside off, Brendon slaps the square cut to backward point but he finds the fielder

40.3 Ashwin to Brendon McCullum, no run, tossed up delivery just outside off, pushed to mid off

40.2 Ashwin to Brendon McCullum, no run, slightly quicker just outside off and it bounces a bit more, Brendon rides the bounce and punches it to backward point

40.1 Ashwin to Brendon McCullum, no run, flatter delivery but not spinning back in much, Brendon punches it back to the bowler

Ravichandran Ashwin [8.0-1-24-0] is back into the attack

39.6 Zaheer to Williamson, no run, full ball and it wobbles away a bit just outside off, Williamson uncertainly pushes at it and the ball rolls to the leg side off the inside edge

39.4 Zaheer to Williamson, no run, fourth bouncer on the trot, this one just goes down the leg side and Williamson bends under it

39.3 Zaheer to Williamson, no run, third short ball in this over, but it does not rise up much, Williamson drops his wrists and arches back to leave it

39.2 Zaheer to Williamson, no run, this bumper is just outside off and Williamson ducks under

39.1 Zaheer to Williamson, no run, Zaheer hurls this bouncer on the stumps but it goes high over Williamson's head, first bouncer in the over signalled by umpire Gould

38.6 Ojha to Brendon McCullum, no run, Ojha flights this delivery up generously just outside off, defended back to the bowler

38.5 Ojha to Brendon McCullum, no run, full and flat delivery on the stumps, Brendon covers the line and smothers it to the off side

38.4 Ojha to Brendon McCullum, no run, quicker ball darted in on leg stump, Brendon gets the bat close to the front pad and gets an inside edge

38.3 Ojha to Brendon McCullum, no run, flighted delivery and drifting back in just outside off, Brendon plunges forward nicely and taps it to the off side

38.2 Ojha to Brendon McCullum, no run, flatter delivery and breaking away outside off, Brendon goes back and defends it

38.1 Ojha to Brendon McCullum, FOUR, first loose ball from Ojha as well, this is short and down the leg side, Brendon capitalizes on it and hammers the pull shot to the deep backward square leg fence

37.6 Zaheer to Williamson, no run, full and straight delivery on off stump, driven to mid off

37.5 Zaheer to Williamson, no run, Zaheer fires the yorker and it tails back in on off stump, Williamson digs it out to mid off

37.4 Zaheer to Williamson, no run, full ball and angling it away wide of the off stump, Williamson does not play at it

37.3 Zaheer to Williamson, no run, short of length ball and keeping it just outside the off stump, Williamson taps it to short extra cover

37.2 Zaheer to Williamson, no run, back of a length delivery and angling away, it is close to the off stump as Williamson shoulders arms

37.1 Zaheer to Williamson, no run, length delivery on middle and it nips back in, Williamson gets the bat close to the pad and gets an inside edge onto the pad

36.6 Ojha to Brendon McCullum, no run, Ojha keeps it around the middle and leg stump line, Brendon turns it to short leg

36.5 Ojha to Brendon McCullum, no run, flighted delivery and given a lot more air outside off, Brendon crisply drives it uppishly and lands it in front of the fielder

36.4 Ojha to Brendon McCullum, no run, quicker ball just outside off, dabbed to short cover

36.3 Ojha to Williamson, 1 run, flatter ball on the middle and leg stump, Williamson works it to mid wicket

36.2 Ojha to Williamson, no run, loopy delivery on off stump, Williamson gets forward and defends it

36.1 Ojha to Williamson, no run, tossed up delivery and spinning away a bit outside off, Williamson lunges forward and stabs it to the off side

35.6 Zaheer to Brendon McCullum, no run, slight hint of in-swing on middle, Brendon plonks his front foot across and nurdles it to square leg off the inside edge

35.5 Zaheer to Williamson, 3 runs, slightly overpitched just outside off, Williamson leans onto the shot and punchily drives it to long off, Ashwin pursues after it and keeps it down to three, that is also the fifty run partnership, good effort

35.4 Zaheer to Williamson, no run, fuller length delivery on the off stump, it curls in a fraction as Williamson defends it to mid off, not much swing yet for Zaheer

35.3 Zaheer to Williamson, no run, full ball speared across outside off, left alone by Williamson

35.2 Zaheer to Williamson, no run, good length ball and keeping it close to the off stump, Williamson pushes it to backward point

35.1 Zaheer to Williamson, no run, full and straight delivery on off stump, Williamson dabs it to mid on

34.6 Ojha to Brendon McCullum, no run, slightly short in length just outside off, Brendon nurdles it to short leg

34.5 Ojha to Brendon McCullum, no run, tossed up delivery on off stump, spinning away a bit as Brendon taps it to the off side

34.4 Ojha to Brendon McCullum, no run, flat delivery and just outside off, Brendon continues to smother it to the ground

34.3 Ojha to Brendon McCullum, no run, full and loopy delivery on middle, Brendon covers the line and defends it to mid on

34.2 Ojha to Brendon McCullum, no run, quicker ball pushed through on the middle and leg stump, Brendon plants his front foot forward and gets an inside edge onto the pad

34.1 Ojha to Brendon McCullum, no run, flighted delivery on off stump, Brendon covers the line and smothers it back to the bowler

33.6 Zaheer to Williamson, no run, Zaheer switches to over the wicket and angles this length delivery across just outside off, Williamson taps it to point

33.5 Zaheer to Williamson, no run, back of a length delivery on the middle and leg stump, Williamson turns it with the angle to square leg

32.2 Ojha to Brendon McCullum, no run, angled in on middle and leg, Brendon taps it back to the bowler

32.1 Ojha to Brendon McCullum, no run, flatter ball pushed through on the middle and leg stump, Brendon blocks it solidly

Rahane is coming out to replace Pujara. The ball just missed the pad and it hit the knee on the bony part. He is hobbling off.

Drinks are on the field now. The physio is out there attending to Pujara's injury. Meanwhile, over at Townsville, India are 135/4 in the 35th over. Unmukt Chand is still batting well on 64. A tight finish is on the cards.

31.6 Ashwin to Williamson, no run, short ball on leg stump, Williamson pulls it hard but it hits Pujara flush on the knee at short leg, he is clutching his right knee and is in pain

31.5 Ashwin to Williamson, no run, Ashwin comes round the wicket and flights this delivery up on the middle and leg stump, it is the top-spinner as Williamson goes for the straight drive, gets a leading edge that rolls to mid off

31.4 Ashwin to Williamson, no run, Ashwin hangs this delivery in the air and it lands on the off stump line, Williamson resolutely blocks it

31.3 Ashwin to Williamson, no run, flatter ball outside off, dabbed to the off side

31.2 Ashwin to Williamson, no run, Ashwin continues to toss it up just outside off, Williamson defends it back to the bowler

31.1 Ashwin to Brendon McCullum, 3 runs, this flighted delivery is a bit too full outside off, Brendon laces the drive past the vacant space at extra cover, the ball slows up as it reaches the ropes and Zaheer pulls it back in

30.6 Ojha to Williamson, no run, flat and straight delivery on middle, Williamson gets forward and dead bats it

30.5 Ojha to Brendon McCullum, 1 run, quick and full ball on the middle and leg stump, nudged to square leg

30.4 Ojha to Brendon McCullum, no run, Ojha loops this up on middle, Brendon covers the line and smothers it to the leg side

30.3 Ojha to Brendon McCullum, no run, tossed up delivery on off stump, Brendon comes on the front foot and pushes it to mid off

30.2 Ojha to Williamson, 1 run, Ojha drags this delivery slightly short on the middle and leg stump, Williamson punches it to widish mid on

Two slips, short leg and silly point in place.

30.1 Ojha to Williamson, no run, tossed up delivery on leg stump, dabbed to mid on

29.6 Ashwin to Brendon McCullum, no run, flatter off-break this time and it is close to the off stump, Brendon solidly gets behind the line and defends it

29.5 Ashwin to Brendon McCullum, no run, Ashwin gets this delivery to bounce a bit more, Brendon hangs back and cuts it to point

29.4 Ashwin to Brendon McCullum, no run, angles this quick delivery in on the middle and leg stump, patted to the leg side

29.3 Ashwin to Brendon McCullum, no run, quicker ball and turning back in just outside off, Brendon defends it

29.2 Ashwin to Brendon McCullum, no run, flatter ball and slightly short just outside off, Brendon punches it to point

29.1 Ashwin to Brendon McCullum, no run, tossed up delivery just outside off, Brendon whips it to mid wicket where Raina dives to his right to prevent a single

28.6 Ojha to Williamson, no run, Ojha bowls this slower through the air and pitches it on the off stump, defended back to the bowler

28.5 Ojha to Williamson, no run, looped up delivery and keeping it on the stumps, Williamson blocks it diligently

28.4 Ojha to Brendon McCullum, 1 run, tossed up delivery angled in on middle and off, Brendon gets forward and drives it to mid off

28.3 Ojha to Williamson, 1 run, flatter ball on the middle and leg stump, Williamson works it to shortish mid wicket

28.2 Ojha to Williamson, no run, tossed up delivery on leg stump, nudged to the leg side

28.1 Ojha to Williamson, no run, Ojha comes over the wicket and gets this delivery to skid on straight on leg stump, Williamson tries to work it to the leg side but closes the bat face a bit too early, gets a leading edge that rolls to short extra cover

27.6 Ashwin to Brendon McCullum, no run, flatter delivery on off stump, Brendon gets the bat close to the pad to tap it to point

27.5 Ashwin to Brendon McCullum, no run, flighted delivery just outside off, blocked back to the bowler

27.4 Ashwin to Brendon McCullum, FOUR, first loose ball from Ashwin, this delivery is short and spinning down the leg side, Brendon latches onto it and helps it along the way by pulling it to the fine leg fence

27.3 Ashwin to Brendon McCullum, no run, flatter delivery and it keeps low after landing on a short of length just outside off, Brendon stays on the back foot and squeezes it to point

27.2 Ashwin to Brendon McCullum, no run, this delivery is given some more air outside off, Brendon slaps it to point

27.1 Ashwin to Brendon McCullum, no run, Ashwin flights this delivery and pitches it full just outside off, Brendon defends it to the off side

26.6 Ojha to Williamson, no run, loopy delivery on off stump, Williamson nudges it to square leg

26.5 Ojha to Williamson, no run, quicker ball on middle, pushed back to the bowler off the back foot

26.4 Ojha to Williamson, no run, drifted in on the middle and leg stump and it breaks away, Williamson plays it with soft hands and pats it to slip

26.3 Ojha to Brendon McCullum, 1 run, quicker delivery on the middle and leg stump, Brendon works it to mid wicket

26.1 Ojha to Brendon McCullum, no run, flatter delivery on middle, Brendon stays forward and taps it to short cover

25.6 Ashwin to Williamson, no run, tossed up delivery and close to the off stump, Williamson defends it solidly

25.5 Ashwin to Williamson, no run, this delivery spins back in from a short of length just outside off, Williamson goes back and punches it to short cover

25.4 Ashwin to Williamson, FOUR, this flighted delivery is a bit overpitched just outside off, Williamson controls the straight drive and he eases it to long off

25.3 Ashwin to Williamson, 2 runs, this delivery is looped up with a bit more air just outside off, Williamson again drives it but this time to the right of Ashwin, the bowler dives to his right and palms it past mid on, Ojha gives chase at long on and they take a couple

25.2 Ashwin to Williamson, no run, flighted delivery that stops on Williamson, he drives it a bit uppishly but safely back to the bowler

25.1 Ashwin to Williamson, no run, Ashwin lands this delivery on a slightly short of length on the middle and leg stump, Williamson wrists it to backward square leg

24.6 Ojha to Brendon McCullum, no run, Ojha tosses this delivery up a bit too full outside off, Brendon crisply drives it to extra cover but straight to the fielder

24.5 Ojha to Brendon McCullum, no run, flatter delivery and it comes on slowly to Brendon, he defends it off the back foot

24.4 Ojha to Brendon McCullum, no run, flighted delivery on off stump, Brendon gets the bat close to the pad and taps it back to the bowler

24.3 Ojha to Brendon McCullum, no run, flatter delivery on a good length, it is also on the middle and leg stump line, Brendon works it to square leg

24.2 Ojha to Brendon McCullum, no run, drifting it in full on off stump, Brendon lunges ahead and smothers it to the ground

24.1 Ojha to Brendon McCullum, no run, flatter ball slanted in on the middle and leg stump, Brendon covers the line and defends it

23.6 Ashwin to Williamson, 2 runs, slightly short in length just outside off, Williamson goes back and uses the depth of the crease nicely to whip it to deep mid wicket, a couple results

23.5 Ashwin to Williamson, no run, tossed up delivery and pitching on the rough just outside off, Williamson taps it to short leg again

23.4 Ashwin to Williamson, no run, turning back in on the middle and leg stump, nurdled to short leg

23.3 Ashwin to Williamson, no run, loopy delivery and it bounces a touch more, Williamson gets forward and negotiates the bounce to smother it to the leg side

23.2 Ashwin to Williamson, no run, flatter delivery and this goes straight on just outside off, Williamson stays back and defends it

22.3 Ojha to Williamson, no run, angled in from wide of the crease on middle and spinning away a bit, Williamson dead bats it to the ground

22.2 Ojha to Williamson, no run, flighted delivery just outside off, Williamson comes on the frontfoot and defends it

22.1 Ojha to Brendon McCullum, 1 run, Ojha pushes this arm-ball through on middle, McCullum gets forward and pushes at it with hard hands, the ball rolls to mid wicket off the inside edge

21.6 Ashwin to Williamson, 2 runs, flighted delivery just outside off, Williamson uses his wrists nicely and whips it to mid wicket for a couple

21.5 Ashwin to Williamson, no run, this delivery pitches on a good length and spins back in, it spits up from the deck as Williamson goes on the backfoot and looks to push it to the off side, gets an inside edge that rolls to the leg side

21.4 Ashwin to Williamson, no run, flatter delivery just outside off, Williamson angles the bat and dabs it to point

21.3 Ashwin to Williamson, no run, Ashwin gives this delivery a lot of air, Williamson lunges forward and has to reach out for it, drives it to point

21.2 Ashwin to Williamson, no run, flatter ball on the middle and leg stump, turned to short leg

21.1 Ashwin to Williamson, no run, Ashwin loops this delivery up and spins in a touch, Williamson comes forward and smothers it to the ground

20.6 Ojha to Williamson, 1 run, flatter delivery and kicking up from the deck just outside off, Williamson stays back and punches it to cover

20.5 Ojha to Williamson, 2 runs, this flighted delivery is a bit too full on leg stump, Williamson gets forward and flicks it to mid wicket for a couple

20.4 Ojha to Williamson, no run, that is an absolute ripper, this delivery is angled in on the off stump and it rips away sharply, it squares up Williamson as the ball just misses the bat, it was not far from the off stump as well

20.3 Ojha to Williamson, no run, on the middle and leg stump line, Williamson goes back and blocks it

20.2 Ojha to Williamson, no run, this delivery is tossed up just outside off, Williamson stays forward and defends it

20.1 Ojha to Brendon McCullum, 1 run, edged but safe, this delivery drifts back in and it spins away, McCullum lunges forward and pushes at it, the outside edge rolls to short third man

19.6 Ashwin to Williamson, no run, quicker ball just outside off, Williamson stays back and blocks it to the off side

19.5 Ashwin to Williamson, no run, Ashwin loops this delivery up just outside off, Williamson gets forward and taps it to short leg

19.3 Ashwin to Williamson, no run, loud appeal for an LBW but not given, lucky escape for Williamson, quicker ball pushed through and it spins back, Williamson is caught on the crease as he gets hit on the pads, but the impact was outside the line of off stump

19.2 Ashwin to Williamson, no run, sharp turn for Ashwin, this delivery breaks back in sharply and it bounces a bit more, Williamson gets hit on the abdomen as he plays inside the line of the delivery

19.1 Ashwin to Brendon McCullum, 1 run, this delivery skids on from a good length on off stump, Brendon steers it to short third man

Slip, leg slip and short leg in place.

18.6 Ojha to Williamson, no run, tossed up delivery angled in on off stump, Williamson solidly defends it

18.5 Ojha to Williamson, no run, flatter delivery on the middle and leg stump, Williamson stays back and tucks it to backward square leg

18.4 Ojha to Williamson, no run, loopy delivery on the off stump, Williamson dead bats it to the ground

A total of 73 overs will be bowled. Lunch will be at 12:30 PM while stumps will be at 5:00 PM.

18.3 Ojha to Brendon McCullum, 1 run, Ojha again drifts this delivery on the pads and Brendon nurdles it to square leg

18.2 Ojha to Brendon McCullum, no run

18.1 Ojha to Brendon McCullum, no run, Ojha starts off with a nicely tossed up delivery on the middle and leg stump, Brendon nudges it to square leg

Two slips and a silly point in place.

Out come the two NZ players. Brendon McCullum and Williamson have a massive task ahead of them. The Indian players are out in the huddle.

Pitch Report: The pitch has been under cover since 1 PM yesterday. There are some rough areas outside the left hander's off stump. It is still a good batting wicket. Saurav Ganguly reckons that there will be some seam movement on offer.

Live visuals show that the covers are completely off and play is all set to resume.

10:50 AM: Mohandas Menon has tweeted that the game will start at 11 AM. Finally, some good news.

10:20 AM: Well, scratch that. The drizzle has returned in Hyderabad and the main pitch has been covered.

There is an inspection scheduled at 10:40 AM. Play could start at 11:00 or after thanks to the wonderful efforts put in by the groundstaff.

All the covers have been removed and the umpires are having an inspection. The super-soppers are doing the rounds to drain the ground of the excess water.

Another update from Mohandas Menon: The covers are coming off at Uppal. The outfield is still damp and if there is no more rain, play will start after lunch.

Mohandas Menon tweets that the rain has stopped at Hyderabad but the outfield is still wet. Play could start after lunch.

During the interview, it was still pelting down in Hyderabad. So, chances of play happening at 9 AM look bleak.

James Franklin: The conditions are not good for cricket but we hope to hang in there. The weather gods are helping us but any help from above we will take it. I just went about my plans and I employed a solid defensive technique. There is a lot more turn in this innings. Both Ashwin and Ojha did not bowl many bad balls.

Hello and welcome to day 4 of the first Test between India and New Zealand from Hyderabad. First, the gloomy news. It is currently raining in Hyderabad and the start will be delayed. Stay tuned for updates

2:58 PM Play has been called off. So rain has the final say in a day dominated by India. Still 2 more days to go, so plenty of time for India to bowl New Zealand out (and then bat again if necessary). All of that though, only if weather permits. For now, it's bye bye from us here.

2:20 PM: More bad news. It is pouring at the moment. Chances of further play look bleak.

2:05 PM: Pictures coming in show that more covers are coming on. It is still very dark. There is only a drizzle right now but looks like only a matter of time before it starts pelting down. The light too was a concern even after the floodlights were turned on.

1:53 PM It is extremely dark as well. The flood lights are on. The umpires are having a chat. Looks like they're walking off now. Bad light? Or are they concerned about the weather? The covers are coming on now. Play has been stopped!

17.6 Ashwin to Williamson, no run, flighted delivery on the off, Williamson blocks it to the off side

17.5 Ashwin to Williamson, no run, given air on the off, Williamson smothers the spin and blocks

17.4 Ashwin to Williamson, no run, a bit of turn, Williamson goes on the backfoot and looks to punch but gets a thick inside edge to the on side

17.3 Ashwin to Brendon McCullum, 1 run, flights it up again, McCullum pushes it to cover for a single

17.2 Ashwin to Brendon McCullum, FOUR, good shot, but Ashwin won't mind it. Lot of flight but a bit too full, McCullum reaches out and drives against the turn through extra cover

17.1 Ashwin to Brendon McCullum, no run, no hat-trick for Ashwin, flat and on the off, McCullum defends it off the backfoot

Ravichandran Ashwin, right-arm off break, comes into the attack

Some really dark clouds around the stadium. Doesn't look good. Ashwin on a hat-trick

Drinks are on the field now

16.6 Ojha to Williamson, no run, quick and straight, Williamson goes on the backfoot and blocks

16.5 Ojha to Williamson, no run, loopy on the off, Williamson leans and defends it

16.4 Ojha to Williamson, no run, was that a chance? Ojha looks disappointed but there was no bat involved. beautiful delivery though, once again squares him up and then turns away off the pitch, Williamson misses it and so does Dhoni

16.3 Ojha to Brendon McCullum, 1 run, a bit short, allows McCullum to go back and work it to short mid wicket

16.2 Ojha to Brendon McCullum, no run, well bowled again, more flight on this one, McCullum takes a step out and gets hit on the pad

16.1 Ojha to Brendon McCullum, no run, well bowled, quicker and flatter, McCullum is squared up but manages to push it away to the off side

15.6 Umesh Yadav to Williamson, 2 runs, short and just outside off, Williamson stands on his toes and cuts it to extra cover region for a couple

15.5 Umesh Yadav to Brendon McCullum, 1 run, pitched up on middle, McCullum drives it to mid wicket, Raina dives to his left but only manages a half stop

15.4 Umesh Yadav to Brendon McCullum, no run, short of length and on the off, McCullum stays back and blocks

15.3 Umesh Yadav to Brendon McCullum, leg byes, FOUR, wrong line, full and on the legs again, McCullum gets some pad on the way and the ball races to fine leg

15.2 Umesh Yadav to Williamson, 1 run, low full toss on the legs, Williamson gets off the mark with a flick to backward square leg

15.1 Umesh Yadav to Brendon McCullum, 1 run, full and straight, McCullum comes on the frontfoot and drives it to mid off

14.6 Ojha to Williamson, no run, quick through the air again, Williamson stays forward and blocks

14.5 Ojha to Williamson, no run, flat and short outside off, Williamson stays back and cuts it to point

14.4 Ojha to Williamson, no run, loopy delivery on the middle and leg, Williamson waits and blocks

Kane Williamson, right handed bat, comes to the crease

14.3 Ojha to Guptill, out Lbw!! Lucky Ojha this time! Not sure Gould has got it right this time, but Guptill finds himself walking back eventually. Error in judgement has cost him here - this was very full and pitched on off, Guptill offered no shot and shouldered arms, the ball hit him in front of off stump but might have turned away. The fact that he didn't offer a shot might have gone against him, but he'll consider himself unlucky. Guptill lbw b Ojha 16(38) [4s-3]

Ojha to Guptill, THATS OUT!! Lbw!!

14.2 Ojha to Guptill, no run, an appeal for lbw but Gould says not out. That looked pretty close! Pitches on middle and turns away, Guptill was squared up and hit on the back thigh, it was turning but not turning enough to miss the off stump. Unlucky Ojha ...

14.1 Ojha to Guptill, no run, given air on the off, Guptill drives it back to Ojha

13.6 Umesh Yadav to Brendon McCullum, no run, banged in short, but too high to trouble McCullum, he gets under it easily

13.5 Umesh Yadav to Guptill, 1 run, full and straight, Guptill flicks it to deep square leg for a single

Some problem with the ball again. Zaheer Khan is asking the umpire to have it changed.

13.4 Umesh Yadav to Guptill, no run, short of length and skidding on, Guptill stays back and blocks

A short mid on in place now..

13.3 Umesh Yadav to Guptill, no run, pitched up on the middle and leg, Guptill drives it to mid on

13.2 Umesh Yadav to Guptill, no run, length ball on middle, Guptill defends it to mid on

13.1 Umesh Yadav to Brendon McCullum, 3 runs, edge but no gully! Short of length and on the off, McCullum pokes and gets a thick edge that goes uppishly through the vacant gully region to third man, Pujara gives chase and keeps it to 3

12.6 Ojha to Guptill, no run, catch dropped by Kohli at 2nd slip. Tough chance, but one would expect someone like Kohli to take those. Good bowling by Ojha - fires it in and gets it to turn off the track, Guptill pokes and gets a thick edge which goes quickly to 2nd slip, Kohli goes with his left hand and the ball pops out

12.5 Ojha to Guptill, FOUR, another boundary. Once again full and Guptill drives it along the ground this time to deep extra cover, he is breaking the shackles

12.4 Ojha to Guptill, FOUR, good shot. A very positive one too. Sees the flight and goes straight over the bowler's head, went for it with full intent and got a boundary

12.3 Ojha to Guptill, no run, flighted delivery on the off, Guptill defends it to covers

12.2 Ojha to Brendon McCullum, 1 run, turn, bounce and outside edge! Luckily for McCullum it goes away from the man at slip, single to third man

12.1 Ojha to Brendon McCullum, no run, around middle and leg, Brendon McCullum defends it to the on side

11.6 Umesh Yadav to Guptill, no run, fuller length on the off, Guptill pushes it to mid off

11.5 Umesh Yadav to Guptill, no run, good length on the middle and leg, Guptill defends it to mid on

Wonderful conversation between Ganguly and Shastri. Here it goes - Shastri: Is there a stand or a pavilion named after Ganguly in Eden Gardens? Ganguly: The entire ground belongs to Ganguly.

11.4 Umesh Yadav to Guptill, no run, stump to stump with good pace, Guptill goes on the backfoot and blocks

11.3 Umesh Yadav to Guptill, no run, good length and angled in, Guptill works it to mid wicket

11.2 Umesh Yadav to Guptill, FOUR, first boundary of the innings, once again down the leg side and Guptill helps it on its way to fine leg boundary

11.1 Umesh Yadav to Guptill, no run, starts with a full delivery down the leg side, Guptill looks to glance but misses

Umesh Yadav, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack

10.6 Ojha to Brendon McCullum, no run, slowly tossed up on the off, McCullum waits and blocks it to the off side

10.5 Ojha to Brendon McCullum, no run, a bit full, McCullum drives it to short cover

10.4 Ojha to Brendon McCullum, no run, in and around off again, Brendon McCullum stays in the crease and defends it

10.3 Ojha to Brendon McCullum, no run, fired in around off, McCullum stays back and defends it

10.2 Ojha to Brendon McCullum, no run, stump to stump, McCullum comes on the frontfoot and blocks

10.1 Ojha to Brendon McCullum, no run, given air on the off, McCullum continues to be patient and blocks

Ashwin is back on the field now..

9.6 Zaheer to Guptill, no run, full and just outside off, Guptill shoulders arms

9.5 Zaheer to Guptill, no run, tight line and length, Guptill stays back and blocks

9.4 Zaheer to Brendon McCullum, 1 run, quick single, pushes it to mid on and sets off, takes on Tendulkar and gets the run

The umpires are having a look at the ball, but they're fine with it. Zaheer won't get a change of balls then. Ashwin walks into the middle, but is sent back by the umpires. He isn't allowed to come in during the middle of the over.

9.3 Zaheer to Brendon McCullum, no run, good length and around off, McCullum leans and defends it

9.2 Zaheer to Brendon McCullum, no run, good length and angled in, McCullum gets a good stride and blocks

9.1 Zaheer to Brendon McCullum, no run, fuller length and on the off, McCullum leans and blocks

8.6 Ojha to Guptill, no run, stump to stump, Guptill comes on the frontfoot and blocks

8.5 Ojha to Guptill, no run, another lbw appeal but not given. Guptill offered no stroke but that was hitting him outside off, didn't do enough to angle in and hit the stumps

8.4 Ojha to Brendon McCullum, leg byes, 1 run, down the leg side, brushes the pads and rolls to the on side

8.3 Ojha to Brendon McCullum, no run, an appeal for lbw but that hit the bat first, it was the arm ball from Ojha and McCullum defended with bat and pad close together

8.2 Ojha to Brendon McCullum, no run, fired in on the middle and leg, McCullum clips it to the on side

8.1 Ojha to Brendon McCullum, no run, flat delivery on the off, McCullum leans and defends

7.6 Zaheer to Guptill, no run, very full and straight, Guptill drives it to mid on

7.5 Zaheer to Brendon McCullum, 1 run, once again a middle stump line, McCullum works it to deep backward square leg for one

7.4 Zaheer to Guptill, 1 leg bye, a bit too straight, goes off the pads to square leg for a single

7.3 Zaheer to Guptill, no run, length delivery on the off, Guptill comes on the frontfoot and blocks

Ashwin is off the field for some reason. Rahane is in the field for him..

7.2 Zaheer to Guptill, no run, from over the wickets now, Guptill defends off the backfoot this time

7.1 Zaheer to Guptill, no run, full and straight from round the wicket, Guptill drives it back to Zaheer

6.6 Ojha to Brendon McCullum, no run, floated around off, McCullum comes to the pitch of it and defends

6.5 Ojha to Brendon McCullum, no run, fired in on the legs, McCullum clips it to backward square leg, there is a man there

6.4 Ojha to Brendon McCullum, no run, flighted delivery on the off, McCullum uses his feet and pushes it to mid off

6.3 Ojha to Brendon McCullum, no run, given air on the off, McCullum leans and drives it to mid off

6.2 Ojha to Guptill, 1 run, a bit too straight, Guptill works it to square leg for a single

6.1 Ojha to Guptill, no run, loopy delivery on the off, Guptill leans and defends it

5.6 Zaheer to Brendon McCullum, no run, Zaheer goes over the wickets and targets the stumps, but McCullum is solid in defence

5.5 Zaheer to Brendon McCullum, no run, stump to stump line, McCullum stays in the crease and blocks

5.4 Zaheer to Brendon McCullum, no run, full and straight, McCullum leans and blocks

5.3 Zaheer to Brendon McCullum, no run, just a bit outside off, McCullum covers the line and leaves

0.2 Ojha to Guptill, 1 run, off the mark, pushes this one to mid on, McCullum was not alert but manages to run across

0.1 Ojha to Guptill, no run, tossed up on the off, Guptill gets forward and blocks it to the off side

Guptill and Brendon McCullum are at the crease. Guptill is on strike. Ojha will open the attack

Back for the next session. Tough work ahead for New Zealand's batsmen. India will open with spin. Ojha it will be...

India have enforced the follow on. Just a 90 minute session but India have managed to bowl out New Zealand. Umesh Yadav started the day by dismissing van Wyk and the spinners took over after that. Ashwin came in to bowl late in the session but wrapped up the tail very quickly to end with a 6 wicket haul. Franklin looked solid at the other end, but he got absolutely no support from his teammates. That will be lunch on day 3. New Zealand will have to bat again after 40 minutes, so join us at 12:40

61.3 Ashwin to Chris Martin, out Bowled!! Hah, make that 34 ducks. Extreme consistency from Chris Martin, almost unimaginable. Perfect flight, pitches on off and turns back in, Martin offered a defensive stroke but the ball founds its way through to the stumps. Ashwin ends with 6 wickets to his name, and Franklin watches helplessly from the other end. Chris Martin b Ashwin 0(1)

Ashwin to Chris Martin, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!

Chris Martin, right handed bat, comes to the crease

The man with 33 ducks - one every 3.1 innings - comes to the crease

61.2 Ashwin to Boult, out Caught by Gambhir!! 5 wickets for Ashwin. His 3rd 5 wicket haul in Test cricket. Once again flights it up, Boult pushes at it and gets a thick inside edge off his pads to short leg. Ashwin has a huge smile on his face as he celebrates with his team-mates. Only a wicket away from bowling out New Zealand now...Boult c Gambhir b Ashwin 4(15) [4s-1]

Ashwin to Boult, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

61.1 Ashwin to Franklin, 1 run, flighted up on the off, Franklin works it to mid wicket for a single, Boult has 5 balls to negotiate

60.6 Ojha to Boult, no run, safely negotiated, shuffles in his crease and keeps it away

60.5 Ojha to Boult, no run, a bit of width on offer, Boult shoulders arms

60.4 Ojha to Boult, no run, loopy ball on the off, Boult defends it

60.3 Ojha to Boult, no run, stump to stump bowling, Boult goes back and blocks, would have been plumb LBW had he missed it

60.2 Ojha to Boult, no run, an arm ball now, Boult looks to block but is hit on the body

59.6 Ashwin to Franklin, no run, in and around off, Franklin defends it to point

59.5 Ashwin to Franklin, no run, given air on the off, Franklin leans and blocks

59.4 Ashwin to Franklin, no run, fired in from wide of the crease, Franklin keeps it away to the on side

59.3 Ashwin to Franklin, no run, good flight in the off stump line, Franklin blocks it solidly

59.2 Ashwin to Franklin, no run, solid in defence, gets a good stride and blocks

59.1 Ashwin to Franklin, no run, flighted up from round the wicket, Franklin defends it

58.6 Zaheer to Boult, no run, wasted delivery down the leg side to end the over

58.5 Zaheer to Boult, no run, full and straight, Boult is standing outside leg stump but manages to defend

58.4 Zaheer to Boult, no run, from round the wicket and on the off, Boult gets forward and blocks

58.3 Zaheer to Boult, FOUR, short of length and outside off, Boult cuts it away to sweeper cover for a boundary, useful runs for New Zealand

The Kiwi coach is discussing with the third umpire and the match referee. Probably about the catches?

58.2 Zaheer to Boult, no run, very full and on the legs, Boult works it to mid wicket

58.1 Zaheer to Franklin, 1 run, full and a bit wide outside off, Franklin square drives it wide of point for a single, he wants 2 but Umesh is quick in the deep

57.6 Ashwin to Boult, no run, the carrom ball to end the over, Boult comes on the frontfoot and blocks

57.5 Ashwin to Boult, no run, an appeal for a bat-pad but the umpire says not out. Bounce and turn again, goes off the pad to short leg

57.4 Ashwin to Boult, no run, loopy delivery on the middle and leg, Boult defends it to short leg

Trent Boult, right handed bat, comes to the crease

57.3 Ashwin to Jeetan Patel, out Caught&Bowled!! Very good catch that by Ashwin. Tough to take those off your own bowling but he did well. Nicely tossed up delivery, Jeetan Patel looks to drive but the bat turns in his hands, it flew back low to Ash who dived forward and got his huge hands under the ball. A wicket - his 4th - in his first over of day again. Jeetan Patel c and b Ashwin 10(21) [4s-1]

Ashwin to Jeetan Patel, THATS OUT!! Caught&Bowled!!

Is Jeetan Patel out? Ashwin has taken a return 'catch' and claims to have taken it cleanly. Third umpire will tell us if it was clean. Looks clean. Should be out, but let's wait for the official word..

57.2 Ashwin to Jeetan Patel, no run, not a good way to play, he should have been forward but goes back instead, still manages to defend

57.1 Ashwin to Jeetan Patel, no run, turn and bounce straightaway, goes off the thigh pad to leg slip

Ravichandran Ashwin [14.0-3-30-3] is back into the attack

Ashwin for the first time today..

56.6 Zaheer to Franklin, no run, full and moving away, Franklin shoulders arms

56.5 Zaheer to Franklin, no run, pitched up on the off, Franklin gets a good stride forward and drives it to mid off

56.4 Zaheer to Franklin, no run, pitched up around off, Franklin continues to be solid in defence

56.3 Zaheer to Jeetan Patel, 1 run, from wide of the crease and on the middle and leg, Patel clips it to deep backward square leg

56.2 Zaheer to Jeetan Patel, no run, full and angled in towards the legs, brushes the pads and rolls to the on side

From round the wicket now

56.1 Zaheer to Franklin, 1 run, back of a length and around off, Franklin pushes it to backward point for a single

55.6 Ojha to Jeetan Patel, no run, stump to stump stuff, Patel defends it back to Ojha

55.5 Ojha to Jeetan Patel, 2 runs, on the middle and leg, Patel clips it through mid wicket for a couple, brings up NZ's 150

55.4 Ojha to Jeetan Patel, no run, quicker delivery on the off, Patel defends it solidly

55.3 Ojha to Jeetan Patel, no run, gives it a lot of air, Patel shoulders arms

55.2 Ojha to Jeetan Patel, no run, fired in on the off, Patel leans and blocks

55.1 Ojha to Jeetan Patel, no run, loopy delivery outside off, Patel gets forward and pushes it to the off side

54.6 Zaheer to Franklin, no run, very full and straight, Franklin works it to mid wicket

54.5 Zaheer to Franklin, no run, too wide outside off to interest Franklin, left alone

54.3 Zaheer to Franklin, no run, he has to make him play - once again in the outside off zone and Franklin is happy to leave

54.2 Zaheer to Franklin, no run, once again in the outside off zone, Franklin leaves

54.1 Zaheer to Franklin, no run, starts with a full one that moves away, Franklin shoulders arms

Zaheer Khan [8.0-3-26-0] is back into the attack

53.6 Ojha to Jeetan Patel, no run, quick and straight, Patel goes on the backfoot and blocks

53.5 Ojha to Jeetan Patel, no run, well left, in the outside off channel and turning away, Patel shoulders arms

53.4 Ojha to Jeetan Patel, 2 runs, leading edge but safe. Patel looks to flick it to the on side but gets an edge that goes over extra cover

53.3 Ojha to Franklin, 1 run, loopy delivery again, Franklin works it to mid on for a single

53.2 Ojha to Franklin, no run, more flight on this one, Franklin defends it to the on side

53.1 Ojha to Franklin, no run, flat and turning, Franklin goes on the backfoot and blocks

52.6 Umesh Yadav to Jeetan Patel, FOUR, good shot. Very good shot, Umesh bowls it a bit too full and Patel drives it firmly down the ground, that's probably Umesh's last over in this session

52.5 Umesh Yadav to Jeetan Patel, no run, gets this one to shape back in, Patel pushes it to mid wicket

52.4 Umesh Yadav to Jeetan Patel, no run, more short stuff from the bowler, Patel stands tall and blocks

52.3 Umesh Yadav to Jeetan Patel, no run, back of a length and on the off, this time Patel defends it calmly

52.2 Umesh Yadav to Jeetan Patel, no run, banged in short and outside off, Patel looks to slash but misses

52.1 Umesh Yadav to Jeetan Patel, no run, quick and straight, Patel goes on the backfoot and blocks

51.6 Ojha to Franklin, no run, flat and turning in, Franklin works it to short leg

51.5 Ojha to Jeetan Patel, 1 run, too full, Patel comes on the frontfoot and drives it to mid off for a single

Jeetan Patel, right handed bat, comes to the crease

A lot of men around the bat..

51.4 Ojha to Doug Bracewell, out Stumped!! Lovely bowling. Really good bowling. Bracewell once again used his feet and came down the ground, Ojha saw him coming, gave it flight and slowed it up in the air, Bracewell threw his bat at it but the ball turned away past his edge. Easiest of stumpings for Dhoni who takes out all the 3 stumps. Franklin is waging a lone battle at the other end... Doug Bracewell st Dhoni b Ojha 17(25) [4s-2]

Ojha to Doug Bracewell, THATS OUT!! Stumped!!

51.3 Ojha to Doug Bracewell, no run, fired in on the off, Bracewell gets forward and pushes it back to Ojha

51.2 Ojha to Doug Bracewell, no run, floated up on middle, drifting in, Bracewell defends off the front foot

51.1 Ojha to Doug Bracewell, no run, tossed up delivery outside off, left alone by Bracewell

50.6 Umesh Yadav to Franklin, no run, inward movement again, but Franklin judges it well and leaves

50.5 Umesh Yadav to Franklin, no run, a bit of movement in the outside off channel, Franklin leaves

50.4 Umesh Yadav to Franklin, no run, stump to stump again, Franklin defends it back to Umesh

50.3 Umesh Yadav to Franklin, no run, short of length and just outside off, Franklin stands tall and blocks it to the off side

50.2 Umesh Yadav to Franklin, 2 runs, fuller length and angled in, Franklin works it to deep mid wicket, easily played for a couple

50.1 Umesh Yadav to Franklin, leg byes, 2 runs, down the leg side, hits the pads and goes to fine leg, there is a man at leg slip but it beats him

49.6 Ojha to Doug Bracewell, no run, good bowling, teasing flight and line, Bracewell uses his feet and defends it

49.5 Ojha to Doug Bracewell, no run, flat and on the off, Bracewell defends and gets a thick edge to the off side

49.4 Ojha to Doug Bracewell, no run, flighted delivery on the off, Bracewell comes on the frontfoot and blocks

49.3 Ojha to Doug Bracewell, 2 runs, mishit but safe! Comes down the track and looks to loft, goes through with it though he doesn't come to the pitch of it, luckily for him it clears cover

49.2 Ojha to Doug Bracewell, no run, tossed up and on the off, Bracewell leans and blocks

49.1 Ojha to Franklin, 1 run, tossed up and turning in, Franklin works it to fine leg

48.6 Umesh Yadav to Doug Bracewell, no run, back of a length and close to the off stump, Bracewell defends it to the off side

48.5 Umesh Yadav to Doug Bracewell, 2 runs, a low full toss, Bracewell flicks it through mid wicket for a couple

48.4 Umesh Yadav to Doug Bracewell, no run, good length and on the off, Bracewell defends it to gully

48.3 Umesh Yadav to Doug Bracewell, byes, FOUR, that has gone through Mahendra Singh Dhoni. He looks in some pain too. Bracewell lets it go and it goes on the bounce to Dhoni, hits him on the thumb and rolls to the fence, he removes his gloves but looks ok now

48.2 Umesh Yadav to Doug Bracewell, no run, a bit of away movement, Doug Bracewell chops it to gully region

48.1 Umesh Yadav to Doug Bracewell, no run, back of a length and outside off, Bracewell lets it go to Dhoni

46.1 Zaheer to Doug Bracewell, leg byes, FOUR, lucky runs for NZ. Zaheer attempts a bouncer but it doesn't bounce much, Bracewell looks to duck but it goes off the shoulder to fine leg, pretty close to Dhoni but he couldn't stop it

45.6 Umesh Yadav to Franklin, no run, banged in short again, Franklin stands tall and blocks it to point

45.5 Umesh Yadav to Franklin, no run, banged in short this time, Franklin ducks under it

45.4 Umesh Yadav to Franklin, no run, full and coming back in, Franklin comes on the frontfoot and drives it back to Yadav

45.3 Umesh Yadav to Franklin, no run, pulls back the length and bowls it outside off, Franklin shoulders arms

45.2 Umesh Yadav to Doug Bracewell, 3 runs, again overpitched and again driven for runs, Bracewell comes on the frontfoot and drives this one to deep extra cover, Ojha gives chase and saves a run

45.1 Umesh Yadav to Doug Bracewell, FOUR, good shot. A bit too full from Yadav and Bracewell makes use of it, brings his bat hard on it and drives it down the ground to long on

44.6 Zaheer to Franklin, no run, another maiden from Zaheer, Franklin pushes this one back to him and ends the over

44.5 Zaheer to Franklin, no run, full and straight, Franklin comes on the frontfoot and pushes it to mid on

44.4 Zaheer to Franklin, no run, a bit of away movement for Zaheer, Franklin defends it

44.3 Zaheer to Franklin, no run, good channels again, full and around off, Franklin pushes it to point

44.2 Zaheer to Franklin, no run, once again tight and accurate, Franklin is solid in defence

43.4 Umesh Yadav to van Wyk, out Lbw!! That's the first wicket of the day, and the first wicket for an Indian seamer. Was it a good decision though? We'll wait for a few replays. Yadav banged it in short, van Wyk looked to pull but the ball skidded on and hit him on the back thigh. Height was probably a factor, but it doesn't matter now. NZ are 6 down. van Wyk lbw b Umesh Yadav 0(14)

Umesh Yadav to van Wyk, THATS OUT!! Lbw!!

43.3 Umesh Yadav to van Wyk, no run, better line and length - outside off and van Wyk leaves

43.2 Umesh Yadav to Franklin, 3 runs, more runs, pitched up and moving in, Franklin flicks again, this time to deep mid wicket region for 3

43.1 Umesh Yadav to Franklin, 2 runs, not the best of starts - down the leg side and Franklin flicks it to deep backward square leg, first runs of the day

Umesh Yadav [3.0-0-4-0] is back into the attack

42.6 Zaheer to van Wyk, no run, fuller length and straight, van Wyk pushes it to mid wicket, Zaheer starts with a maiden

42.5 Zaheer to van Wyk, no run, beaten. Very good bowling, he is mixing it up consistently, this time he moves it away from the right hander, van Wyk pokes and misses

A short leg in place now..

42.4 Zaheer to van Wyk, no run, well bowled, pitches on middle and nips back in, van Wyk works it to square leg

42.3 Zaheer to van Wyk, no run, switches to over the wicket and angles it across, van Wyk leaves

42.2 Zaheer to van Wyk, no run, confident drive, comes on the frontfoot and hits it straight to extra cover

42.1 Zaheer to van Wyk, no run, starts with one around off stump line, van Wyk covers the line and shoulders arms

Finally, we're ready for a start. Pace to start proceedings..

9:51 AM The groundstaff have done a great job. We're starting at 10:30. It's drying well and it's looking good for a start at 10:30. The forecast is for more rain but we'll see as it goes. Play can be extended till 5:30 PM if necessary. (courtesy the umpires)

Jeetan Patel: It's a shame that it's raining like this, but that's the way it goes. The wicket has started to turn. It's low and slow and the seamers can't get much out of it. We've to find way to combat the spinners. Whenever you come to the sub-continent, you expect to play in turning tracks. This wicket is probably a bit under-prepared and it's spinning earlier than expected. We have to try and play the first hour and then take it from there.

9:40 AM The umpires are having a look at the wicket. Duncan Fletcher is there too, and surprisingly, he is seen having a big smile on his face. Don't see that too often..

Hello and welcome to the coverage of the third day of the 1st Test. The news from Hyderabad is that it has been raining continuously from the morning. Good news is that it has stopped now, but the outfield is still wet. The super soppers are out and getting the water off the ground. Ravi Shastri reckons that it might take 30-45 minutes to get play started, i.e. by 10-10 15 AM. Stay tuned.

That's all we have for you today. Do join us again tomorrow. Until then it's goodbye from all of us here.

The spinners have put India firmly in the driver's seat. There was some help in the track and they made excellent use of it to never let the pressure off the Kiwis. Ojha struck in his very first over and Ashwin did one better by striking with his first ball. None of the New Zealand batsmen attempted to break the shackles either. Kane Williamson batted stubbornly before perishing late in he day. Franklin has been at the wicket for a long time and New Zealand need to score some quick runs to release some pressure. It is not going to be easy against the Indian spinners though.

41.6 Tendulkar to Franklin, no run, the googly off the last ball, Franklin sees it coming and gets outside off to push it down the track. End of a very good day for India.

41.5 Tendulkar to Franklin, no run, flat and outside off again, Franklin gets back to defend

41.4 Tendulkar to Franklin, no run, Tendulkar goes over the wicket now and lands it outside off, Franklin gets back and blocks

41.3 Tendulkar to Franklin, SIX, dragged very short by Tendulkar as he tries another leg break. Franklin gets back and whacks it well over the mid wicket fence

41.2 Tendulkar to Franklin, no run, now it's leg spin, Franklin gets back and turns it to mid wicket

41.1 Tendulkar to Franklin, no run, off spin it will be from round the wicket, Franklin pushes it to cover

Sachin Tendulkar, right-arm leg break, comes into the attack

Sachin Tendulkar will bowl the last over of the day. Loud cheers around the ground.

Last over of the day coming up.

40.6 Ashwin to van Wyk, no run, tossed up and on the off, van Wyk watches it well and defends again

40.5 Ashwin to van Wyk, no run, pushed through quicker and very full too, Wyk defends it well

40.4 Ashwin to van Wyk, no run, turning in, Wyk taps it to short leg

40.3 Ashwin to Franklin, 1 run, floated up and outside off, Franklin punches it wide of mid off for a quick single

40.1 Ashwin to Franklin, no run, floated up outside off, Franklin reaches out to push it to mid off

39.6 Ojha to van Wyk, no run, on the off again, Wyk allows it to turn before blocking

39.5 Ojha to van Wyk, no run, sliding on, Wyk waits for it and lunges out to defend

39.4 Ojha to van Wyk, no run, floated up and outside off, Wyk reaches out to defend

Kruger van Wyk, right handed bat, comes to the crease

Nervous moments for van Wyk. Not long left for the end of day and he will be under a lot of pressure.

39.3 Ojha to Williamson, out Caught by Sehwag!! New Zealand slide further down. Williamson perishes after battling for so long. Just about the first mistake he does and has to pay for it. It was short and turning away outside off. Williamson goes for the cut but ends up edging it straight into the hands of Sehwag at first slip. Second wicket for Ojha and half the NZ side is already back in the hut. Williamson c Sehwag b Ojha 32(92) [4s-3]

Ojha to Williamson, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

39.2 Ojha to Franklin, 1 run, turning in from outside off, Franklin gets across and turns it through square leg

39.1 Ojha to Franklin, no run, floated up and very full, Franklin jams it out on the onside

38.6 Ashwin to Williamson, no run, floated up outside off, Williamson punches it to mid on

38.5 Ashwin to Franklin, 1 run, pitched up again, Franklin pushes it wide of mid off for a very quick single

38.4 Ashwin to Franklin, no run, very full now, Franklin jams it out on the offside

38.3 Ashwin to Franklin, no run, Ashwin pushes this through quicker and gets it to slide on. Franklin is squared up a touch and it catches the shoulder of the bat before lobbing up between silly point and second slip

33.3 Ojha to Franklin, 1 run, very straight in line, Franklin stays back and turns it through mid wicket for a single

33.2 Ojha to Franklin, no run, full and outside off, Franklin gets back to defend

33.1 Ojha to Franklin, no run, floated up on the leg, Franklin is hit on the pads before it lobs up wide of short leg

Drinks are on the field now

32.6 Ashwin to Williamson, 2 runs, slightly short again and turning in, Williamson stands up tall and punches it through cover for another couple

32.5 Ashwin to Williamson, no run, pushed through quick again, Williamson hangs back to defend

32.4 Ashwin to Williamson, no run, flat and on the middle and leg, Williamson taps it on the onside

32.3 Ashwin to Franklin, 3 runs, skidding on outside off, Franklin gets on top of it and punches it square on the offside. Raina gives it a good chase and pulls it in just inside the ropes

32.2 Ashwin to Williamson, 1 run, flatter and turning in, Williamson pushes it through mid wicket. Raina makes a good stop and keeps them down to one

32.1 Ashwin to Franklin, 1 run, tossed up outside off, Franklin reaches out and pushes it wide of point for a quick single. Good running.

31.6 Ojha to Williamson, no run, floated up again, Williamson decides to defend and concedes a maiden

31.5 Ojha to Williamson, no run, turning away, Williamson punches it to backward point

31.4 Ojha to Williamson, no run, floated up on middle, Williamson pushes it back to Ojha

31.3 Ojha to Williamson, no run, on the leg again, Williamson taps it to short leg

31.2 Ojha to Williamson, no run, on middle now, Williamson leans out to defend again

31.1 Ojha to Williamson, no run, flighted on middle, Williamson gets behind the line and pushes it back down the track

30.6 Ashwin to Williamson, 1 run, conventional turn this time, Williamson works it past short leg and retains the strike with that run

30.5 Ashwin to Williamson, no run, the carrom ball now, quicker too and fooling Williamson completely. He misses the line and is hit on the back thigh

30.4 Ashwin to Williamson, 2 runs, tossed up but a little too full, Williamson drives again past a diving Umesh at mid on this time, gets him a couple

30.3 Ashwin to Williamson, no run, turning in from outside off, Williamson stays back to block

30.2 Ashwin to Williamson, FOUR, tossed up again, Williamson reaches out and drives it nicely through cover for a boundary. Ashwin should not be discouraged by that. He will want Williamson to play more ball against the turn

30.1 Ashwin to Williamson, no run, a lot of flight again and outside off, Williamson turns it to mid on

29.6 Ojha to Franklin, no run, flat and on the off, Franklin is happy to just block again

29.5 Ojha to Franklin, no run, floated up outside off, Franklin turns it to mid wicket

29.4 Ojha to Williamson, 1 run, skidding on, Williamson turns it through mid wicket for one more

29.3 Ojha to Williamson, no run, on the off again, Williamson allows it to turn before defending

29.2 Ojha to Williamson, no run, on the off now, Williamson stays back and blocks

29.1 Ojha to Williamson, no run, pitches on middle and turns away, Williamson gets back and plays it back down the track

28.6 Ashwin to Franklin, no run, floated up, Franklin picks it on the full and drives hard but finds mid off with it

28.5 Ashwin to Franklin, no run, sliding on, Franklin tries to turn it away on the onside but is hit on the leg, the angle was taking it further down

28.4 Ashwin to Franklin, no run, on the leg now, Franklin leans out and blocks

28.3 Ashwin to Franklin, no run, turning away again but this time Franklin decides to leave

28.2 Ashwin to Franklin, no run, tossed up from outside off and turning away late to beat the defense

Rahane is on the field for Yadav.

28.1 Ashwin to Williamson, 1 run, nicely tossed up outside off, Williamson reaches out to drive it through cover for a single

27.6 Ojha to Franklin, no run, tossed up on the off stump, Franklin gets forward and defends it with ease

27.5 Ojha to Franklin, no run, pushed through on middle and leg, Franklin defends it towards the man at forward short leg

27.4 Ojha to Franklin, no run, some sharp turn there for Ojha, tossed up outside off, the ball pitches in the rough and turns in towards the lef hander, Franklin tries to defend but gets an inside edge onto his pads

27.3 Ojha to Franklin, no run, similar looking shot to a ball that is tossed up on the off stump, this time the ball goes to the man at mid-wicket

27.2 Ojha to Franklin, no run, tossed up on the off stump, Franklin defends it with an angled bat towards the on side

27.1 Ojha to Franklin, no run, flighted on the off stump, Franklin leans forward and defends it with an angled bat towards the man at forward short leg

Pragyan Ojha [8.0-2-26-1] is back into the attack

26.6 Ashwin to Franklin, 1 run, gives it lots of air on leg stump, Franklin gets inside the line and drives it with an angled bat to mid on for a quick single, the fielder at that position has a shy at the non striker's end but misses

26.5 Ashwin to Franklin, no run, tossed up on the off stump, Franklin gets forward and defends it with ease

26.4 Ashwin to Franklin, no run, flighted on the off stump, pitches and turns away, Franklin defends it towards the man at silly popint

26.3 Ashwin to Franklin, no run, pushed through on middle, angled across the left hander, Franklin gets forward and defends it

26.2 Ashwin to Williamson, 1 run, tossed up outside off, the ball pitches and turns in to the right hander, Williamson leans back and punches it to extra cover for a comfortable single

26.1 Ashwin to Williamson, no run, flighted just outside off, Williamson gets forward and defends it with ease

25.6 Sehwag to Franklin, no run, tossed up on middle, Franklin gets onto the front foot and defends it with the bat close to his pads

25.5 Sehwag to Williamson, 1 run, slower through the air this time, on leg stump, Williamson gets back in his crease and flicks it away to deep square leg

25.4 Sehwag to Franklin, 1 run, slightly shorter on the off stump, Franklin gets onto the back foot and punches it to sweeper cover

25.3 Sehwag to Franklin, no run, pushed through outside off, Franklin gets a good stride forward and defends it towards cover

25.2 Sehwag to Franklin, no run, flighted on the off stump, pitches and turns away, Franklin gets onto the front foot and defends it towards cover

25.1 Sehwag to Franklin, no run, tossed up on middle, pitches and turns away a little from the left hander, Franklin defends it off the front foot

24.6 Ashwin to Williamson, no run, flatter on middle and leg, Williamson tucks it away to the right of the man at forward short leg

24.5 Ashwin to Williamson, no run, tossed up on middle, Williamson gets forward and defends it with the full face of the bat

24.4 Ashwin to Williamson, no run, flighted on the off stump, Williamson gets a good stride forward and defends it back towards the bowler

24.3 Ashwin to Williamson, no run, slightly quicker outside off, Williamson tries to cut it away but the ball stays a little low, takes the bottom of the bat and goes to the man at 1st slip on the bounce

24.2 Ashwin to Williamson, no run, tossed up on the off stump, Williamson gets onto the front foot and defends it with ease

24.1 Ashwin to Williamson, no run, floated up on middle, Williamson gets forward and pushes it to the leg side

23.6 Sehwag to Franklin, no run, tossed up and outside off, Franklin comes on the frontfoot and drives well but straight to cover

23.4 Sehwag to Franklin, no run, flat and outside off, Franklin taps it to silly point

23.3 Sehwag to Franklin, 2 runs, on the leg now, Franklin turns it down wide of fine leg and picks a couple

23.2 Sehwag to Franklin, no run, tossed up and straight in line, Franklin stays in the crease and blocks

23.1 Sehwag to Franklin, no run, flat and outside off, Franklin gets back and punches it to mid off

Virender Sehwag, right-arm off break, comes into the attack

22.6 Ashwin to Williamson, no run, outside off again, Williamson defends it on the offside

22.5 Ashwin to Williamson, no run, sliding on straight and takes the edge too but it falls just short of Sehwag at slip

22.4 Ashwin to Williamson, no run, floated up and outside off, Williamson comes on the frontfoot and punches it to mid off

22.3 Ashwin to Franklin, 3 runs, flat and on the middle and leg, Franklin whips it through mid wicket for three

22.2 Ashwin to Williamson, 1 run, on the middle and leg, Williamson works it past short leg for just a single

22.1 Ashwin to Franklin, 1 run, turning away, Franklin pushes it square on the offside for a quick single

21.6 Ojha to Williamson, no run, slower and fuller, Williamson goes back to defending

21.5 Ojha to Williamson, no run, floated up, Williamson reaches out and drives it well but finds cover

21.4 Ojha to Williamson, no run, slightly shorter, Williamson gets back and cuts it straight to backward point

21.3 Ojha to Williamson, no run, flatter and on the middle and leg, Williamson turns it to short leg

21.2 Ojha to Williamson, no run, tossed up outside off, Williamson gets out again to defend

21.1 Ojha to Williamson, no run, floated up on the off, Williamson continues to defend

20.6 Ashwin to Franklin, no run, outside off and turning away, Franklin decides to shoulder arms

20.5 Ashwin to Franklin, no run, a little quicker and straighter, Franklin pushes it to mid on

20.4 Ashwin to Franklin, no run, on middle now, Franklin gets an inside edge onto his pads as he tries to block

20.3 Ashwin to Franklin, no run, going straight on, Franklin gets back to defend it

20.2 Ashwin to Franklin, no run, very full again, Franklin blocks with bat close to his pads

20.1 Ashwin to Franklin, no run, tossed up on off, Franklin reaches out to defend well

19.6 Ojha to Williamson, no run, skidding on outside off, Williamson dabs it on the offside

19.5 Ojha to Williamson, no run, on the off, Williamson gets back and punches it hard but is stopped well by Raina at cover point

19.4 Ojha to Franklin, 1 run, turning in, Franklin pushes it past short leg for an easy single

19.3 Ojha to Franklin, no run, very full, Franklin leans out and jams it out back to Ojha

19.2 Ojha to Franklin, no run, turning in from outside off, Franklin gets back to tap it on the onside

19.1 Ojha to Franklin, no run, floated up outside off, Franklin comes on the frontfoot and defends it softly

The fileder continue to crowd the batsmen. India smell more wickets.

18.6 Ashwin to Franklin, 1 run, pitched up, Franklin comes on the frontfoot and punches it wide of mid off for a quick single

18.5 Ashwin to Franklin, no run, turning away outside off again, Franklin does not go after this one

18.4 Ashwin to Franklin, no run, turning away now, Franklin reaches out to drive but misses as it turns away

18.3 Ashwin to Franklin, no run, skidding on again, Franklin gets back to block

18.2 Ashwin to Franklin, no run, skidding on, Franklin gets it in the inside half of the bat as he tries to defend

James Franklin, left handed bat, comes to the crease

Two slips, a gully, a silly point, a short extra cover and a short leg in place!

18.1 Ashwin to Flynn, out Lbw!! Ashwin gets his third. New Zealand are in complete tatters. Tossed up outside off and Flynn reaches out to sweep but misses. It pings his pads almost on the full and in line with the off stump. Ian Gould took his time but eventually went with the bowler. The spinners are all over the Kiwis like a rash now. Flynn lbw b Ashwin 16(13) [4s-2]

17.5 Ojha to Flynn, no run, turning in slowly, Flynn gets back to block it

17.4 Ojha to Flynn, no run, skidding on outside off, Flynn goes for the cut now but mistimes it

17.3 Ojha to Flynn, FOUR, tossed up outside leg, Flynn goes for the sweep and gets it very fine and past the man at backward short leg for another boundary

Ojha goes round the wicket now.

17.2 Ojha to Flynn, FOUR, slightly short and outside off, Flynn gets back deep in the crease and cuts it hard square on the offside for a boundary

17.1 Ojha to Flynn, no run, tossed up outside off, Flynn leans out to block

16.6 Ashwin to Williamson, no run, turning in again, Williamson tries to force it through cover but mistimes it to mid off

16.5 Ashwin to Williamson, no run, floated up and turning in, keeps a little low too. Williamson gets his bat down just in time to keep it out

16.4 Ashwin to Williamson, no run, the straighter one now, Williamson watches it well and blocks

16.3 Ashwin to Williamson, no run, on middle and off, Williamson plays it with the turn and straight to backward square leg

16.2 Ashwin to Williamson, no run, flighted outside off, Williamson defends it on the frontfoot

16.1 Ashwin to Flynn, 3 runs, floated up outside off, Flynn decides to sweep it through mid wicket and connects well. The outfield slows it down though but Flynn has enough time to pick three

15.6 Ojha to Williamson, no run, tossed up on off, Williamson gets to the pitch of the ball to defend

15.5 Ojha to Williamson, no run, a little flatter, Williamson defends it well again

15.4 Ojha to Williamson, no run, on the off, Williamson lunges forward to defend again

15.3 Ojha to Williamson, no run, slow turn away, Williamson gets back and pushes it to cover

15.2 Ojha to Flynn, 1 run, shooting through a little low, Flynn gets his bat down in time to turn it past square leg

15.1 Ojha to Flynn, 2 runs, slow turn in from outside off, Flynn gets back and punches it through cover for a couple

14.6 Ashwin to Williamson, no run, on the middle and leg, Williamson turns it to mid wicket

14.5 Ashwin to Williamson, no run, turning in, Williamson gets across to block again

14.4 Ashwin to Williamson, no run, tossed up again, Williamson gets it in the inside half fo the bat as he tries to defend

14.3 Ashwin to Williamson, no run, floated up on off, Williamson reaches out to defend

Four men around the bat for Williamson.

14.2 Ashwin to Flynn, 1 run, floated up on middle and leg, Flynn turns it through mid wicket to get off the mark

14.1 Ashwin to Flynn, no run, tossed up from round the wicket, Flynn gets back to block

Drinks are on the field now

13.6 Ojha to Williamson, no run, on the off, Williamson stays back and dabs it on the offside

13.5 Ojha to Williamson, no run, flat and straight, Williamson comes on the frontfoot to block again

13.4 Ojha to Williamson, no run, very slow through the air again, Williamson gets a soft leading edge as he tries to turn it on the onside

13.3 Ojha to Williamson, no run, skidding on outside off, Williamson gets back to push it to mid off

13.2 Ojha to Williamson, 2 runs, sliding on, Williamson works it through mid wicket for another couple

13.1 Ojha to Williamson, 2 runs, slow turn away, Williamson gets an edge but it falls short of slip and shoots through down to third man for a couple

12.6 Ashwin to Flynn, no run, full and on the middle and leg, Flynn defends it well

Daniel Flynn, left handed bat, comes to the crease

12.5 Ashwin to Ross Taylor, out Caught by Virat Kohli!! Well two sides to the coin. Ross Taylor and New Zealand will feel that there was not enough evidence to adjudge him out but hard to say what the chat was between Ian Gould and the third umpire. It was on the middle and leg and turning, Taylor poked out and it took the inside edge before clipping the pads. Kohli did well to reach out to his left and get both hands to it. Ross Taylor c Virat Kohli b Ashwin 2(14)

Ashwin to Ross Taylor, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

India are confident that they have got Ross Taylor too. Kohli at backward short leg in action again. They are checking if it carried. The third umpire will have to take the call. Looks clean from the view from behind. Vineet Kulkarni is the third umpire. A lot of replays coming in but they remain inconclusive. Big decision to make here. It's Out!

12.4 Ashwin to Ross Taylor, no run, on the middle and leg, Taylor turns it to short leg

12.3 Ashwin to Ross Taylor, no run, floated up outside off, Taylor is surprised by the extra bounce and turn. It kicks up and hits Taylor on the thigh.

12.2 Ashwin to Ross Taylor, no run, flatter and on the leg, Taylor pads it away

12.1 Ashwin to Ross Taylor, no run, floated up outside off, Taylor has to reach out to defend this one

11.6 Ojha to Williamson, FOUR, slightly short and outside off, Williamson stands up tall and opens the face of the bat late to get it down to the third man fence. Very good shot.

11.5 Ojha to Ross Taylor, 1 run, tossed up on middle, Taylor pushes it wide of mid on for a quick single

11.4 Ojha to Ross Taylor, no run, floated up on middle, Taylor plays it very softly and it lands in front of second slip despite hitting the shoulder of the bat

11.3 Ojha to Ross Taylor, no run, on the middle and leg now, Taylor plays it softly back to Ojha

11.2 Ojha to Ross Taylor, no run, full and outside off, Taylor reaches out to defend

11.1 Ojha to Ross Taylor, no run, tossed up on off, Taylor lunges forward to block

10.6 Ashwin to Williamson, no run, good turn and bounce for Ashwin, it pitches on middle and kicks up while turning down the legside

10.5 Ashwin to Ross Taylor, 1 run, turning in now, Taylor waits on the backfoot and works it past square leg to get off the mark

10.4 Ashwin to Ross Taylor, no run, floated up on off, Taylor gets behind the line nicely to defend

10.3 Ashwin to Ross Taylor, no run, tossed up nicely and outside off, Taylor pushes it back to Ashwin

10.2 Ashwin to Ross Taylor, no run, flat and on middle and off, Taylor gets back and blocks

Ross Taylor, right handed bat, comes to the crease

10.1 Ashwin to Guptill, out Caught by Virat Kohli!! Ashwin strikes right away. A leg slip in place and he comes into action immediately. Ashwin started with a tossed up delivery on the middle and leg. It did turn too. Guptill pushed out at it and it catches the inside edge and goes straight into the hands of Kohli. The spinners have made their mark very early into the innings. Guptill c Virat Kohli b Ashwin 2(25)

Ashwin to Guptill, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

Ravichandran Ashwin, right-arm off break, comes into the attack

9.6 Ojha to Williamson, no run, on the leg now, Williamson watches it well and blocks

9.5 Ojha to Williamson, no run, flighted again, Williamson has to come a long way forward to drive it to cover

9.4 Ojha to Williamson, no run, slightly shorter and outside off, Williamson gets back and pushes it to cover

8.1 Zaheer to Guptill, no run, full and on the off, Guptill comes on the frontfoot to block

7.6 Ojha to Williamson, no run, beautifully bowled again. Another tossed up delivery and this one turns quite a bit after pitching to beat the bat. End of a terrific first over.

An extra slip comes in.

7.5 Ojha to Williamson, no run, slow through the air again and turning in a touch too. Williamson stands up tall and punches it to point

7.4 Ojha to Williamson, FOUR, a well flighted one again, Williamson reaches out and drives it nicely through cover for a boundary, off the mark straightaway

Kane Williamson, right handed bat, comes to the crease

7.3 Ojha to Brendon McCullum, out Caught by Virat Kohli!! The move has worked wonderfully well for India. McCullum was done in by the flight there. It was pretty full too and induced McCullum into going for the drive. He does not quite get to the pitch though and ends up playing the drive uppishly. Kohli, at cover, takes it with two hands much to the delight of Ojha. Brendon McCullum c Virat Kohli b Ojha 22(27) [4s-3]

Ojha to Brendon McCullum, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

7.2 Ojha to Brendon McCullum, no run, full and on the leg, McCullum pushes it to mid on now

7.1 Ojha to Brendon McCullum, no run, floated up outside off, McCullum comes on the frontfoot and punches it to mid off

Pragyan Ojha, left-arm orthodox, comes into the attack

Spin being introduced very quickly now. Only a slip and short leg in place.

6.6 Zaheer to Brendon McCullum, leg byes, 1 run, on the middle and leg, McCullum is hit on the thigh and it goes wide if Dhoni

6.5 Zaheer to Brendon McCullum, FOUR, banged in short again and McCullum is quick to go back for the pull. He brings in a lot of wrists too into that shot and sends it to the fine leg fence

6.4 Zaheer to Brendon McCullum, no run, banged in short and McCullum ducks under quickly. It did not rise up too much and McCullum had to sway away away again to evade it

6.3 Zaheer to Brendon McCullum, no run, full and on the off, McCullum lunges out to push it to mid off

6.2 Zaheer to Brendon McCullum, FOUR, very good shot from McCullum. It was angled in but he picked it from middle and off to flick it through fine leg for a boundary

6.1 Zaheer to Brendon McCullum, no run, pitched up and outside off, McCullum leans out and punches it to mid off

5.6 Umesh Yadav to Guptill, no run, very wide outside off now, Guptill is not tempted into going after it

3.3 Umesh Yadav to Guptill, no run, good length and outside off, Guptill punches it to point

3.2 Umesh Yadav to Guptill, no run, good length and just outside off, Guptill blocks it on the offside

3.1 Umesh Yadav to Guptill, no run, full and on the off, Guptill comes on the frontfoot and punches it to mid off

2.6 Zaheer to Brendon McCullum, 2 runs, full and angled in, McCullum jams his bat with his pad as he turns this one through mid wicket for a couple

2.5 Zaheer to Brendon McCullum, no run, on a good length but well outside off, McCullum leaves it with some exxageration

2.4 Zaheer to Brendon McCullum, no run, slightly shorter and outside off, McCullum leans back and punches it to point

2.3 Zaheer to Brendon McCullum, no run, full and straight, McCullum gets his bat in front of the pads to push it to mid on

2.2 Zaheer to Brendon McCullum, 2 runs, on the middle and leg, McCullum turns it wide of fine leg and comes back for the second

A new look Indian slip cordon too. Sehwag at first, Raina at second and Kohli at third.

2.1 Zaheer to Brendon McCullum, no run, nipping away a touch outside off, McCullum pushes out at it but is beaten

1.6 Umesh Yadav to Guptill, no run, on a good length and well outside off again. Guptill continues to leave.

1.5 Umesh Yadav to Guptill, no run, on the middle and leg, Guptill turns it into short leg

1.4 Umesh Yadav to Guptill, no run, pushed outside off now by Umesh Yadav, Guptill does not offer a shot

1.3 Umesh Yadav to Guptill, no run, short of length and on the off, Guptill stands up tall and pushes it to point

1.2 Umesh Yadav to Guptill, no run, outside off now from a good length, Guptill shoulders arms

That leave by Guptill in the previous over in fact did kiss the stumps without dislodging the bails!

1.1 Umesh Yadav to Brendon McCullum, 1 run, on the middle and leg, McCullum turns it down to fine leg for one

Umesh Yadav, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack

0.6 Zaheer to Guptill, no run, just outside off now, Guptill dabs it to gully

0.5 Zaheer to Guptill, no run, very close to the off stump this one from round the wicket, misses off by a whisker. Cannot say it was a good leave.

0.4 Zaheer to Brendon McCullum, 3 runs, full and outside off, McCullum reaches out and pushes it through cover. It does not have enough on it to reach the fence though.

0.3 Zaheer to Brendon McCullum, no run, wider outside off now, McCullum slashes out but misses. No real bounce on this one and it goes through on second bounce to Dhoni.

0.2 Zaheer to Brendon McCullum, no run, Zaheer goes round the wicket now and keeps it just outside off, left alone by McCullum

0.1 Zaheer to Brendon McCullum, FOUR, Brendon McCullum wastes no time to get away. It was overpitched from over the wicket and McCullum leans out to drive it hard through cover for a boundary

Brendon McCullum and Guptill are at the crease. Brendon McCullum is on strike. Zaheer will open the attack

Three slips and a gully in place.

Welcome back. Zaheer marks his run up. McCullum walks out to open. This has got to be entertaining.

A better session that for New Zealand. They did not let India off the hook. Wickets fell at regular intervals. R Ashwin played a useful hand down the order and pushed India's score past 400. Jeetan Patel got rid of both Pujara and Dhoni to hasten the end and finished with four wickets. A very impressive show that and a huge improvement from yesterday. New Zealand will come in a little fresher after the break and join us in a short while to find out how they fare.

134.3 Doug Bracewell to Ojha, out Umesh Yadav Run Out!! Very poor calling from Ojha. He pushed this one down the track and past Doug Bracewell. Umesh Yadav was watching the ball even as it went past him and Ojha for some reason calls him for the single. Martin picks it up and fires it wide off the keeper. van Wyk does well to gather and break the stumps in time. That brings to end the Indian innings and will be tea too on day two. Umesh Yadav run out (Martin/van Wyk) 4(5) [4s-1]

Doug Bracewell to Ojha, THATS OUT!! Run Out!!

Very big confusion and looks like Umesh is out. the third umpire will confirm that soon.

134.2 Doug Bracewell to Ojha, no run, full and outside off, Ojha pushes out but misses

134.1 Doug Bracewell to Ojha, FOUR, pitched up and outside off, Ojha pushes out to drive and gets a thick outside edge. It flies through gully and down to the boundary. He finally gets off the mark too.

133.6 Jeetan Patel to Umesh Yadav, no run, full and straight, Yadav pushes it back down the track

133.5 Jeetan Patel to Umesh Yadav, no run, on the leg, Yadav tries to go over square leg now but misses and is hit on the pads

133.4 Jeetan Patel to Umesh Yadav, no run, flat and on the middle and leg, Yadav taps it to short leg

133.3 Jeetan Patel to Umesh Yadav, FOUR, Yadav is not wasting any time now. He sees the pitched up delivery and his eyes light up. He plonks his foot out and hammers it straight over the bowler's head for a boundary. What a way to get off the mark.

133.2 Jeetan Patel to Umesh Yadav, no run, turning in from outside off, Yadav gets behind the line to block

Umesh Yadav, right handed bat, comes to the crease

133.1 Jeetan Patel to Ashwin, out Stumped!! Ashwin had done this a few times already but this time Jeetan Patel gets the better of him. Patel pushed this one through quicker and flatter outside off. Ashwin ends up yorking himself a bit and fails to jam it out. van Wyk completes the stumping after taking it well. Patel has a chance for a five-fer now. Ashwin st van Wyk b Jeetan Patel 37(54) [4s-5]

Jeetan Patel to Ashwin, THATS OUT!! Stumped!!

132.6 Doug Bracewell to Ojha, no run, on the leg, Ojha is rapped on the pads even as he tries to turn it away on the onside

132.5 Doug Bracewell to Ojha, no run, good length and outside off, Ojha pushes it to point

Ian Gould is not happy with the players running onto the danger area. Both batsmen and bowlers. He has cautioned Ojha, Ashwin and Boult already.

132.4 Doug Bracewell to Ojha, no run, on the off, Ojha taps it to cover

Doug Bracewell goes from round the wicket now.

132.3 Doug Bracewell to Ojha, no run, outside off again and Ojha does not go after it

132.2 Doug Bracewell to Ojha, no run, angled across, Ojha keeps his bat close to his body and lets it go

132.1 Doug Bracewell to Ashwin, 1 run, outside off, Ashwin runs it down to third man for another single

131.6 Jeetan Patel to Ojha, no run, on the off, Ojha taps it on the offside

131.5 Jeetan Patel to Ojha, no run, sliding on from round the wicket, Ojha blocks it again

131.4 Jeetan Patel to Ojha, no run, tossed up on middle, Ojha blocks it well

131.3 Jeetan Patel to Ojha, no run, skidding on outside off, Ojha does not offer a shot

131.2 Jeetan Patel to Ashwin, 1 run, slightly short and Ashwin goes back to pull it down to deep square leg

131.1 Jeetan Patel to Ashwin, no run, floated up, Ashwin lunges out to block well

130.6 Doug Bracewell to Ojha, no run, angled across and just outside off, Ojha pokes out again but is beaten

130.5 Doug Bracewell to Ojha, no run, another short one, Ojha ducks under again

130.4 Doug Bracewell to Ojha, no run, angled across and outside off, Ojha hangs his bat outside off and gets beaten

130.3 Doug Bracewell to Ojha, no run, banged in short by Doug Bracewell, well directed too and Ojha ducks under quickly

130.2 Doug Bracewell to Ashwin, 1 run, outside off, Ashwin eases it down to third man for one more

130.1 Doug Bracewell to Ashwin, no run, angled in and on the off, Ashwin pushes it back down the track

129.6 Jeetan Patel to Ojha, no run, full and on the middle and leg, Ojha turns it behind square on the onside

127.6 Jeetan Patel to Ojha, no run, on the leg now, Ojha tries to block but is hit on the pads

127.5 Jeetan Patel to Ojha, no run, floated up from round the wicket, Ojha is squared up a touch as he defends

127.4 Jeetan Patel to Ashwin, 1 run, sliding on outside off, Ashwin comes on the frontfoot and pushes it down to sweeper cover

127.3 Jeetan Patel to Ashwin, no run, pitched up again, Ashwin taps it to mid wicket

127.2 Jeetan Patel to Ashwin, no run, flat and straight, Ashwin turns it to short leg

127.1 Jeetan Patel to Ashwin, no run, floated up outside off, Ashwin stretches out to block

126.6 Boult to Ojha, no run, pitched up and well outside off, Ojha tries to jam it out but misses

126.5 Boult to Ojha, no run, full and straight, Ojha pushes it back down the track

126.4 Boult to Ashwin, 1 run, just outside off, Ashwin stays back and runs it down to third man for a single

126.3 Boult to Ashwin, FOUR, very full from round the wicket. Ashwin stands up tall and flicks it superbly through mid wicket for another boundary. The timing on that shot stood out once again.

126.2 Boult to Ashwin, no run, very straight from round the wicket, Ashwin walks down and taps it to mid on

126.1 Boult to Ashwin, no run, Boult comes in from round the wicket and keeps it on the off. Ashwin defends it well.

125.6 Jeetan Patel to Ashwin, 1 run, pitched up, Ashwin walks across and plays the reverse paddle. He gets the single to retain strike.

125.5 Jeetan Patel to Ashwin, no run, on the middle and leg, Ashwin taps it to short leg

125.4 Jeetan Patel to Ashwin, no run, a loud appeal as Ashwin tries to paddle it fine. van Wyk was going for the catch but the umpire was not interested.

125.3 Jeetan Patel to Ashwin, FOUR, Superb timing on that one. Ashwin skips down the track again and drives it sweetly through cover for a boundary. Very well done.

125.2 Jeetan Patel to Ashwin, no run, turning down the leg, Ashwin tries to paddle the sweep but is hit on the leg

125.1 Jeetan Patel to Ashwin, no run, floated up, Ashwin skips down the track and drives it well but finds mid off

124.6 Boult to Ojha, no run, full and straight, Ojha pushes it back to Boult

124.5 Boult to Ojha, no run, full and outside off, Ojha keeps his bat close to his pad and lets it go

Pragyan Ojha, left handed bat, comes to the crease

124.4 Boult to Zaheer, out Caught by van Wyk!! van Wyk takes a stunner throwing himself to his right. It was on a fuller length and slanted across the right hander. Zaheer pokes out to defend but the thick edge flies towards Taylor at first slip but he could only see van Wyk plucking it out with his right hand in front of him. Wicket no 3 for Boult. Zaheer c van Wyk b Boult 0(8)

Boult to Zaheer, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

124.3 Boult to Ashwin, 1 run, full and on the leg, Ashwin turns it firmly down to deep square leg for one

124.2 Boult to Ashwin, no run, pitched up on the middle and leg, Ashwin turns it to mid wicket

124.1 Boult to Ashwin, no run, full and straight, Ashwin taps it to mid on

123.6 Jeetan Patel to Zaheer, no run, outside off, Khan guides it to towards point

123.5 Jeetan Patel to Zaheer, no run, flat again and very straight, Khan is happy to block

123.4 Jeetan Patel to Ashwin, 1 run, tossed up, Ashwin skips down and pushes it down to long on

123.3 Jeetan Patel to Ashwin, no run, on the middle and leg, Ashwin taps it gently to short leg

123.2 Jeetan Patel to Ashwin, no run, turning in from outside off, Ashwin watches it well and blocks again

Two slips in place.

123.1 Jeetan Patel to Ashwin, no run, flat and outside off, Ashwin reaches out to block

Drinks are on the field now

122.6 Boult to Ashwin, 1 run, almost a mix up! Ashwin works it to mid wicket and there is a mid-pitch hesitation, but they go through with the single and get it eventually

122.5 Boult to Ashwin, no run, good length on the off, Ashwin gets forward and blocks it to extra cover

122.4 Boult to Ashwin, no run, back of a length and just outside off, Ashwin stays back and pushes it to covers

122.3 Boult to Ashwin, no run, short of length on the middle and leg, Ashwin pulls/works it to square leg

122.2 Boult to Ashwin, no run, good shot but straight to the fielder, flicks it well but straight to mid wicket

122.1 Boult to Ashwin, no run, length ball on the middle and leg, Ashwin works it to mid wicket

121.6 Jeetan Patel to Zaheer, no run, slowly tossed up on the off, Zaheer gets forward and defends, a wicket-maiden for Jeetan Patel

121.4 Jeetan Patel to Zaheer, no run, loopy delivery on the off, Zaheer jams it down to the off side

121.3 Jeetan Patel to Zaheer, no run, tossed up on the middle and leg, Zaheer jams it down the wicket

121.2 Jeetan Patel to Zaheer, no run, a bit of turn from outside off, Zaheer goes on the backfoot and blocks

Zaheer Khan, right handed bat, comes to the crease

121.1 Jeetan Patel to Dhoni, out Caught by Doug Bracewell!! Hit hard but straight to the fielder! 3rd wicket for Jeetan Patel. Gives it air again, Dhoni reaches out and smashes it flat, hard and straight to mid off. He can't believe it, but has to walk back. A good contribution from Dhoni ends, and NZ are fighting back just when India want to accelerate. Dhoni c Doug Bracewell b Jeetan Patel 73(147) [4s-6 6s-1]

Jeetan Patel to Dhoni, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

120.6 Boult to Ashwin, no run, back of a length and on the off, Ashwin gets forward and blocks

120.5 Boult to Ashwin, 2 runs, pitched up on the off, Ashwin comes on the frontfoot and drives it to deep extra cover for a couple

120.4 Boult to Ashwin, no run, on the legs, Ashwin works it to square leg

120.2 Boult to Ashwin, no run, good length and on the off, Ashwin goes on the backfoot and blocks

120.1 Boult to Ashwin, no run, fuller length delivery on the off, Ashwin gets an inside edge onto his pads as he defends

119.6 Jeetan Patel to Dhoni, no run, not much flight again, Dhoni waits and blocks

119.5 Jeetan Patel to Dhoni, no run, quicker one on the middle and leg, Dhoni defends it

119.4 Jeetan Patel to Dhoni, no run, flat and straight, Dhoni defends it to mid wicket

119.3 Jeetan Patel to Dhoni, no run, fired in on the middle and leg, Dhoni clips it to square leg

119.2 Jeetan Patel to Dhoni, 2 runs, looks to go over the top but doesn't time it well, comes down and mishits it to deep mid wicket for a couple

119.1 Jeetan Patel to Dhoni, no run, flat and straight, Dhoni gets forward and blocks it

118.6 Boult to Ashwin, FOUR, superbly played. Length delivery angled across, Ashwin waits back and just opens the face of the bat, runs it wide of gully to third man for a boundary. All along the ground for four.

118.5 Boult to Ashwin, 2 runs, fuller length on the middle and leg, Ashwin works it to deep mid wicket for a couple

118.4 Boult to Ashwin, no run, full but too wide outside off to interest Ashwin, left alone

118.3 Boult to Dhoni, 1 run, very full and on the legs, Dhoni works it to deep square leg for a single

118.2 Boult to Dhoni, no run, stump to stump once again, Dhoni gets forward and defends it solidly

118.1 Boult to Dhoni, no run, short of length and on the body, Dhoni goes on the backfoot and blocks, good bowling from Boult - he is not giving any width

117.6 Jeetan Patel to Ashwin, 2 runs, 400 up for India, Ashwin comes down the track and lofts it over mid on, doesn't time it well but just manages to clear the fielder for a couple

117.5 Jeetan Patel to Ashwin, FOUR, another boundary to third man, but this time not intentional. Good bowling, slows it up in the air and takes the edge, goes past Taylor at 1st slip to the fence

117.4 Jeetan Patel to Ashwin, FOUR, that's a clever shot. Ashwin waits for this one to come on and then runs it down to third man, the pace on the delivery takes it to the fence

117.3 Jeetan Patel to Ashwin, no run, given air on the off, Ashwin comes on the frontfoot and blocks

117.2 Jeetan Patel to Dhoni, 1 run, tossed up on the middle and leg, Dhoni drives it to long on for one

117.1 Jeetan Patel to Ashwin, leg byes, 1 run, quick delivery on the legs, goes off the pads to short fine leg for a single

116.6 Boult to Dhoni, no run, on the legs, goes off the pads to the on side, a maiden over from Boult

116.5 Boult to Dhoni, no run, short and straight, Dhoni hops back and blocks

116.4 Boult to Dhoni, no run, angled across Mahendra Singh Dhoni who lets it go

116.3 Boult to Dhoni, no run, back of a length on the off, Dhoni goes on the backfoot and blocks

116.2 Boult to Dhoni, no run, down the leg side, that was close to being called a wide

116.1 Boult to Dhoni, no run, good length and just outside off, Dhoni stays back and pushes it to the off side

Trent Boult [21.0-3-77-2] is back into the attack

115.6 Jeetan Patel to Ashwin, no run, flat and straight, Ashwin gets a good stride forward and blocks solidly

115.5 Jeetan Patel to Dhoni, 1 run, flat and skiddy on the off, Dhoni nf and cuts it to deep backward point for a single

Ravichandran Ashwin, right handed bat, comes to the crease

115.4 Jeetan Patel to Pujara, out Caught by Franklin!! Oh dear, oh dear. Nobody would have expected Pujara's classy innings to end this way. He has been solid right from the word go, but has lost his wicket to an ugly slog. Sees the flight and charges down the track, he is not upto the pitch of the ball but goes through with a lofted shot only to mistime it high to mid on. Franklin runs back and takes a simple catch. Pujara's head dropped immediately after he hit that shot - he can't believe what he has just done, but he can be proud of the innings he played. End of a wonderful knock. Pujara c Franklin b Jeetan Patel 159(306) [4s-19 6s-1]

Jeetan Patel to Pujara, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

115.3 Jeetan Patel to Pujara, no run, given air on the off, Pujara leans and defends it

115.2 Jeetan Patel to Pujara, no run, uses his feet and works it to mid wicket, the fielder is pretty deep but they still don't get a single

115.1 Jeetan Patel to Pujara, no run, Patel fires it on the off, Pujara is solid in defence

114.6 Chris Martin to Dhoni, no run, back of a length and angled in, Dhoni goes on the backfoot and blocks

114.4 Chris Martin to Pujara, 1 run, good length and angled in, Pujara gets an inside edge that goes off his pads to square leg

114.3 Chris Martin to Pujara, FOUR, slap! A touch short and a touch wide, enough for Pujara to go back and cut it hard through point, the fielder got his hand to it but still the ball had enough legs to reach the boundary

114.2 Chris Martin to Pujara, no run, another delivery outside off, Pujara continues to be patient

114.1 Chris Martin to Pujara, no run, very full and outside off, Pujara shoulders arms

113.6 Jeetan Patel to Dhoni, no run, flighted delivery on the middle and leg, Dhoni comes down the track and looks to flick but misses, goes off the pads again

113.5 Jeetan Patel to Dhoni, no run, down the leg side, Dhoni looks to paddle it to fine leg but misses, van Wyk whips out the bail but Dhoni was always in

113.4 Jeetan Patel to Dhoni, no run, uses his feet and gets hit on the pads, the ball rolls to the off side

113.3 Jeetan Patel to Dhoni, no run, quick and straight, Dhoni goes on the backfoot and punches it to covers

113.2 Jeetan Patel to Dhoni, no run, floated on the middle and leg, Dhoni works it to mid wicket

113.1 Jeetan Patel to Dhoni, no run, given air on the middle and leg, Dhoni leans and defends it to mid wicket

112.6 Chris Martin to Pujara, no run, good length and outside off, Pujara leaves it alone again

112.5 Chris Martin to Pujara, no run, very full and wide outside off, Pujara leaves it alone

112.4 Chris Martin to Dhoni, 1 run, very full and wide outside off, Dhoni reaches out and pushes it past point for a single

112.3 Chris Martin to Dhoni, no run, overpitched outside off, but Dhoni is content to leave

112.2 Chris Martin to Pujara, 1 run, outside off line this time, Pujara guides it to third man

112.1 Chris Martin to Pujara, 2 runs, poor running. Pujara pulls this short delivery to deep mid wicket, the man from deep square takes an eternity to reach the ball but they've got only 2

111.6 Jeetan Patel to Dhoni, no run, quicker one on the off, Dhoni goes on the backfoot and blocks

111.5 Jeetan Patel to Dhoni, FOUR, aggression from Dhoni. Comes down the track but is not to the pitch of it, still goes through with the shot and lofts it straight down the ground, nearly clears the ropes

111.4 Jeetan Patel to Dhoni, no run, on the middle and leg, he works it to mid wicket

111.3 Jeetan Patel to Dhoni, no run, was there a bit of bat? Yes. Lucky for Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Dhoni looks to flick and gets a bat-pad that lobs right between short leg and short mid wicket

111.2 Jeetan Patel to Dhoni, no run, pushes it through again, Dhoni punches it back to Patel

111.1 Jeetan Patel to Dhoni, no run, flat and skiddy on the stumps, Dhoni goes on the backfoot and blocks

110.6 Chris Martin to Pujara, no run, ends a maiden over with another leave outside off

110.5 Chris Martin to Pujara, no run, makes him play with a fullish delivery, Pujara drives it to mid off

110.4 Chris Martin to Pujara, no run, easy leave outside off again, Martin has to make him play

We're back for the next session. Defensive fields from Taylor once again..

Good session for India. The conditions were overcast when play started but they have seen through the first session without losing a wicket. Pujara and Dhoni were patient initially and the runs eventually came towards the end of the session. Dhoni went past his half century and Pujara got his 150. Both look good for much more, and if that happens, the Kiwis will be staring at a huge total. Join us at 12:10 for the next session.

107.6 Jeetan Patel to Pujara, 1 run, a thick edge past 1st slip for a single, and that will be the end of the session.

107.5 Jeetan Patel to Pujara, no run, from round the wicket and on the middle and leg, Pujara uses his feet and drives it back to Patel

107.4 Jeetan Patel to Dhoni, 1 run, on the middle and leg, Dhoni works it to mid wicket for a single

107.3 Jeetan Patel to Dhoni, no run, flighted delivery on the middle and leg, Dhoni defends it

107.2 Jeetan Patel to Dhoni, no run, flat and straight again, Dhoni goes on the backfoot and blocks

107.1 Jeetan Patel to Dhoni, FOUR, there are only 2 men on the off side and Dhoni makes use of it, a touch short and Dhoni is quick to punch it off the backfoot, a boundary to deep extra cover

106.6 Doug Bracewell to Pujara, no run, solid in defence, Pujara bowls this on the off and Pujara plays a perfect forward defence

106.5 Doug Bracewell to Pujara, FOUR, 150 for Pujara with a fine shot. Banged in short down the leg side, Pujara swivels and helps it on its way to the fine leg fence, removes his helmet and raises his bat to the audience. Pujara continues to impress

106.4 Doug Bracewell to Dhoni, 1 run, short and rising on the off, Dhoni stands tall and steers it to square third man

106.3 Doug Bracewell to Pujara, 1 run, stays forward and pushes it to deep backward point, the partnership between Pujara and Dhoni is now 100

106.2 Doug Bracewell to Dhoni, 1 run, on the legs, Dhoni works it to fine leg

106.1 Doug Bracewell to Dhoni, 2 runs, hit hard but there is a man in the deep, sees the short ball and slaps it to deep point region, Patel runs across and slides to save 2

105.6 Jeetan Patel to Pujara, no run, end the over with a defence, a maiden over

105.5 Jeetan Patel to Pujara, no run, takes a step out of his crease and blocks it to the off stump, Patel is making Pujara think and use his feet

105.3 Jeetan Patel to Pujara, no run, floated on the off stump line, Pujara waits and blocks

105.2 Jeetan Patel to Pujara, no run, uses his feet and comes to the pitch of the ball, drives it to mid on

105.1 Jeetan Patel to Pujara, no run, loopy delivery on the legs, Pujara works it to square leg

104.6 Doug Bracewell to Pujara, 1 run, troubles him with a short ball, bangs it on middle stump line, Pujara was caught in a tangle and fended at it awkwardly, goes off the gloves to backward square leg

104.5 Doug Bracewell to Pujara, no run, banged in short outside off, Pujara drops his wrists and leaves it alone

104.4 Doug Bracewell to Dhoni, 3 runs, 25th Test FIFTY for Dhoni. Once again the flick shot to deep mid wicket, this time he'll not get the boundary. Raises his bat to the pavilion where his team-mates applaud

104.3 Doug Bracewell to Dhoni, no run, play and a miss. Bracewell bowls this outside off, Dhoni doesn't move his feet but goes after it and misses

104.2 Doug Bracewell to Dhoni, no run, full and straight, Dhoni comes on the frontfoot and drives it to mid off

104.1 Doug Bracewell to Dhoni, FOUR, the runs are coming suddenly, but that was a bad ball. Starts with one down the leg side, Dhoni waits for the ball and flicks it to deep square leg, all along the ground for four

Doug Bracewell [13.4-1-64-1] is back into the attack

103.6 Jeetan Patel to Pujara, no run, flighted up on the off, Pujara leans and blocks

103.5 Jeetan Patel to Pujara, no run, given air on the middle and leg, Pujara gets forward and blocks

103.4 Jeetan Patel to Dhoni, 1 run, turning in from middle, Dhoni clips it to square leg for a single

103.3 Jeetan Patel to Dhoni, no run, flat and straight, he pushes it to short mid wicket

103.2 Jeetan Patel to Dhoni, no run, sharp work by the man at short leg, Dhoni comes down the track and flicks it to short leg, he is alert enough to stop the ball and then tries to run Dhoni out, but he returns quickly

102.6 Boult to Pujara, FOUR, another good shot, another boundary. Full and on the legs, Pujara flicks it to deep backward square leg, all along the ground for four more

102.5 Boult to Pujara, no run, pitched up but not full enough for the drive, Pujara looks to drive but checks his shot in the last moment

102.4 Boult to Pujara, no run, a yorker on the middle stump line, Pujara digs it out

102.3 Boult to Pujara, FOUR, first boundary for Pujara today. Nicely done as well. Boult bowls this around off, Pujara waits back and plays the late cut, opens the face of the bat and runs it wide of slips for four

102.2 Boult to Pujara, no run, full and straight, Pujara flicks it to mid wicket

102.1 Boult to Dhoni, 1 run, short ball on the off, Dhoni cuts it to deep backward point for one

101.6 Jeetan Patel to Pujara, no run, beaten. Very well bowled, Pujara was playing for the turn but it goes straight on and completely beats him

A predominantly leg side field. He wants Pujara to play against the turn

101.5 Jeetan Patel to Pujara, no run, flat and straight, Pujara works it to square leg

101.4 Jeetan Patel to Pujara, no run, this time he is more solid in defence

101.3 Jeetan Patel to Pujara, no run, good bowling, Pujara was in 2 minds whether to come out of his crease or not, does a bit of both and blocks it awkwardly

101.2 Jeetan Patel to Pujara, no run, tossed up on the off, Pujara gets forward and defends it

101.1 Jeetan Patel to Pujara, 2 runs, edges straightaway, looks to defend but gets a thick edge to third man for a couple

Jeetan Patel [24.0-6-58-1] is back into the attack

Spin for the first time today...

100.6 Boult to Dhoni, no run, stump to stump delivery to end the over, Dhoni leans and defends

100.5 Boult to Dhoni, no run, fuller length on the middle and leg, Dhoni clips it to mid wicket

100.4 Boult to Dhoni, no run, this time he connects the cut shot but hits it straight to the fielder, cuts hard but finds Williamson at gully

100.3 Boult to Dhoni, no run, short and wide outside off, Dhoni reaches out and looks to cut but misses

100.2 Boult to Pujara, 1 run, a late cut, but there is a third man in place, waits for it to come to the bat and runs it down for a single

100.1 Boult to Pujara, no run, angled in to his pads, he works it to square leg

99.6 Doug Bracewell to Dhoni, no run, good length on the off, Dhoni pushes it to covers, this time he calls NO straightaway

99.5 Doug Bracewell to Dhoni, no run, right up in the blockhole, Dhoni digs it out

99.4 Doug Bracewell to Pujara, 1 run, pushes it to point for a single

99.3 Doug Bracewell to Dhoni, 1 run, a run out chance missed. Pujara is lucky to be there. Dhoni pushes this to covers and calls for one, Pujara takes a couple of steps and then stops, he would have nbeen miles out but McCullum fumbles, allowing Pujara to complete the run. Sloppy from McCullum, lucky for Pujara

99.2 Doug Bracewell to Dhoni, no run, inside edge saved him there, full and fast on middle stump line, Dhoni looks to drive and gets a thick inside edge onto his pads

99.1 Doug Bracewell to Dhoni, no run, full and straight from Bracewell, Dhoni works it to mid wicket

Drinks are on the field now . India have been watchful but have seen off the first hour without losing a wicket. It will only get easier to bat on from now..

98.6 Boult to Pujara, no run, down the leg side, Pujara misses a glance

98.5 Boult to Dhoni, 1 run, hesitation in the middle but they get the single eventually, Dhoni gets a bat-pad to square leg region, Pujara wants one but Dhoni is not so sure, but he goes ahead and gets it easily in the end

98.4 Boult to Dhoni, no run, outside off channel, Dhoni covers the stumps and leaves it alone

98.3 Boult to Dhoni, no run, back of a length on the off, Dhoni pushes this off the backfoot to cover

98.2 Boult to Pujara, 1 run, "one" is the call as he pushes this to sweeper cover, and one he will get

98.1 Boult to Dhoni, 1 run, good length and on middle stump line, Dhoni works it to backward square leg for a single

Trent Boult [18.0-3-64-2] is back into the attack

97.6 Doug Bracewell to Pujara, 2 runs, nicely played, he is flicking well today. Takes it from middle and works it between mid wicket and mid on for a couple

97.5 Doug Bracewell to Pujara, no run, yorker length delivery on the middle and leg, Pujara jams it to the on side

97.4 Doug Bracewell to Pujara, no run, Bracewell holds back the length a bit, Pujara defends it solidly

97.3 Doug Bracewell to Pujara, 2 runs, good shot. Full and angled in, Pujara flicks it hard to mid wicket, Patel manages to make a half stop and takes the pace off the ball so only a couple

97.2 Doug Bracewell to Pujara, no run, angles it in from wide of the crease, Pujara works it to mid wicket

96.6 Chris Martin to Dhoni, no run, good carry to van Wyk as Dhoni shoulders arms, there is clear uneven bounce off the track

96.5 Chris Martin to Dhoni, no run, back of a length around off, Dhoni stays in the crease and blocks

96.4 Chris Martin to Dhoni, no run, good delivery and well handled too, bangs it in short and gets a lot of bounce down the leg side, Dhoni drops his wrists and stays away from that one

96.3 Chris Martin to Dhoni, no run, tight areas around off, Dhoni comes on the frontfoot and blocks

96.2 Chris Martin to Dhoni, no run, pitched up outside off, Dhoni stretches and blocks it to covers

96.1 Chris Martin to Dhoni, no run, cut and a miss. Not too short, not too wide but Dhoni attempts the cut and gets beaten

95.6 Doug Bracewell to Pujara, no run, short and straight, Pujara defends it solidly

95.5 Doug Bracewell to Dhoni, 1 run, short of length and around off, Dhoni punches it to square third man

95.4 Doug Bracewell to Dhoni, no run, once again keeps it outside off, this time Dhoni leaves

95.3 Doug Bracewell to Dhoni, FOUR, first boundary of the day and that comes through an outside edge. Was that a chance? No. Didn't carry. Good delivery from Bracewell - once again moving away from off stump, Dhoni pokes and gets a thick edge which falls short of Taylor at 1st slip and goes through to the fence, the keeper tried by diving to his right but he had no chance

95.2 Doug Bracewell to Dhoni, no run, once again keeps it stump to stump, Dhoni walks down the track and defends it

95.1 Doug Bracewell to Dhoni, no run, full, straight and a bit of away movement, Dhoni defends it watchfully

Doug Bracewell [10.4-1-53-1] is back into the attack

94.6 Chris Martin to Pujara, no run, short and straight, Pujara hops back and blocks

94.4 Chris Martin to Pujara, no run, good length on the off, Pujara stays forward and blocks

94.3 Chris Martin to Dhoni, 1 run, errs in line by bowling on the pads, Dhoni glances it to fine leg, Boult fumbled slightly and Pujara looked to make it 2, but Dhoni sent him back

94.2 Chris Martin to Dhoni, no run, punched hard down the ground but no runs, it was full in length and Dhoni hit it hard into the ground, bounced over the bowler but mid off cut it out

94.1 Chris Martin to Dhoni, no run, good areas outside off, Dhoni covers the stumps and lets it go

93.6 Franklin to Pujara, no run, short and straight, Pujara stays back and blocks it solidly

93.5 Franklin to Pujara, no run, left alone outside off, stays low and goes on the bounce to van Wyk

93.4 Franklin to Pujara, no run, solid defence, Franklin pulls back the line and bowls it a touch straighter, Pujara comes on the frontfoot and blocks

93.3 Franklin to Dhoni, 1 run, width on offer and Dhoni goes after it, leans and drives it hard but straight to deep point

93.2 Franklin to Dhoni, no run, short delivery that rises awkwardly on Dhoni, he jumps and blocks it down the track

93.1 Franklin to Pujara, 1 run, angled across the right hander who punches it to deep backward point for a single

92.6 Chris Martin to Dhoni, no run, pitched up outside off, Dhoni leans and drives it to extra cover

92.5 Chris Martin to Pujara, 1 run, another short delivery, Pujara plays a controlled pull shot to deep backward square leg, there is protection there

92.4 Chris Martin to Dhoni, 1 run, bangs it in short but Dhoni is ready, swivels and pulls it along the ground to fine leg, only a single though

92.3 Chris Martin to Dhoni, no run, full and just outside off, Dhoni resists the temptation and shoulders arms

92.2 Chris Martin to Pujara, 1 run, stump to stump from Martin, Pujara glances it to fine leg for one

92.1 Chris Martin to Pujara, no run, fuller length and just outside off, Pujara lets it go, it suddenly kicks up and goes high to van Wyk

91.6 Franklin to Dhoni, no run, short in length but no width on offer, Dhoni thinks about the cut but later decides against it and defends

91.5 Franklin to Dhoni, 2 runs, short and outside off, Dhoni cuts it to the right of deep point for a couple

91.4 Franklin to Pujara, 1 run, a bit too straight this time, Pujara works it to fine leg for one

91.3 Franklin to Pujara, no run, not much pace, not much swing, not much trouble. Easily defended

91.2 Franklin to Dhoni, 1 run, quick single, drops it to point, looks up at Pujara who responds as well. Good running

91.1 Franklin to Pujara, 1 run, short of length and outside off, Pujara steers it to square third man for a single

James Franklin [11.2-0-33-0] is back into the attack

90.6 Chris Martin to Dhoni, no run, pitched up and closer to the off this time, it was there for the drive but Dhoni is happy to defend

90.5 Chris Martin to Dhoni, no run, good length and outside off, Dhoni doesn't play this time

90.4 Chris Martin to Dhoni, no run, what happened there? A brute of a delivery and an appeal for caught behind as well, but it hit the pads. From wide of the crease and angled in, it curves in sharply and goes through the gate to the keeper, just brushed the pads on the way

90.3 Chris Martin to Dhoni, no run, play and a miss. First signs of aggression today from Dhoni, goes hard at this one outside off and looks to drive, but is beaten by the bounce

90.2 Chris Martin to Pujara, 1 run, god shot but only a single, goes after this wide delivery and cuts it hard but straight to the fielder at deep backward point. Partnership: 50

90.1 Chris Martin to Pujara, no run, in the corridor of uncertainty outside off, Pujara leaves it alone

87.6 Boult to Dhoni, no run, short of length and angled across, Dhoni pushes it to covers, Boult starts the day with a maiden

87.5 Boult to Dhoni, no run, stump to stump stuff, Dhoni stays in the crease and blocks

87.4 Boult to Dhoni, no run, length ball on the off, Dhoni gets forward and blocks it to covers

87.3 Boult to Dhoni, no run, well fielded by Williamson, Dhoni reaches out and steers one to the right of gully where Williamson dives and stops, that's a boundary saved

87.2 Boult to Dhoni, no run, full again but outside off in line, Dhoni covers the line and leaves

What's it with modern day captains? There is a deep point and a deep square leg in place already..

87.1 Boult to Dhoni, no run, starts with a full one on the off, Dhoni gets forward and drives it to mid off

The players are out in the middle. An important session ahead for both teams. The ball is just 7 overs old and the conditions are overcast, so the pacers will enjoy the conditions.

9:50 AM Play will start in 5 minutes. New Zealand will enjoy the overcast conditions..

Ojha: It was a big opporutnity for Virat and Pujara since Laxman and Rahul have retired. They did a great job and showed that they can get runs in the middle order. When you're playing at home, you're always trying to do well in front of the home crowd. I'm trying to bowl in the right areas and keep it simple. The pitch is good, it wasn't a bad first day wicket. As a lower order batsman, it's important for the lower order to contribute. An extra 25-30 runs will help.

9:37 AM It's not raining yet, but the ground is still covered. And just as I type that, the groundsmen are removing them! So we should have play soon. Ravi Shastri asks: "what was the groundsman trying to do? Is he Nostradamus?"

9:20 AM Welcome to the coverage of the second day's play. Let's start with some bad news: there are some dark clouds around the stadium and the pitch is completely covered. The umpires are out in the middle, and they're expecting some showers to come anytime now. We're in for a delayed start..

Pujara: I am happy that I have made a comeback and I have started well. I like to thank my father for supporting me. It is my immense love for the game that keeps me going. We were playing in tough conditions on the 'A' tour to the West Indies. I knew that I was facing these kind of bowlers and I knew the ground well. I was better prepared. The pitch is slowing down and it is starting to turn. MS Dhoni is telling me to score a double ton and we will look to go past 400.

The day has belonged to Cheteshwar Pujara. He has nicely slotted back into the Indian Test team after a gap of 20 months. His first Test century lit up what has been an even day for both India and New Zealand. Both the openers fell to poor shots while Tendulkar was sent back by a wonderful delivery from Boult. Kohli and Pujara shared a 125 run stand before Martin accounted for Kohli. Raina too fell cheaply before Dhoni and Pujara steadied the ship. India will be looking to press on the advantage tomorrow while New Zealand will look to take some quick wickets. Join us tomorrow for all the action that takes place. On behalf of Karthik, Shashreek, Sriram and Kiran, this is Sid V signing off. Good bye.

86.6 Chris Martin to Pujara, no run, back of a length delivery and it nips back in just outside off, Pujara defends it to mid off and that will be stumps

86.5 Chris Martin to Pujara, no run, pitched up delivery just outside off, Pujara defends it back to the bowler

86.4 Chris Martin to Dhoni, 1 run, length ball angled in on the middle and leg stump, Dhoni closes the bat face and works it to backward square leg

86.3 Chris Martin to Pujara, 1 run, good length ball in the zone just outside off, Pujara dabs it to sweeper cover

86.2 Chris Martin to Pujara, no run, short and rising delivery on middle, Pujara goes for the hook but misses it

86.1 Chris Martin to Pujara, no run, short of a good length ball just outside off, Pujara dabs it to point

85.6 Boult to Dhoni, no run, good length ball outside off, left alone by Dhoni

85.5 Boult to Dhoni, FOUR, edged but safe, full ball and going across the off stump, it nips away a touch as Dhoni stabs at it, the thick outside edge flies past second slip and to the third man fence

85.4 Boult to Pujara, 1 run, back of a length delivery but too straight on the middle and leg stump, Pujara works it to backward square leg

85.3 Boult to Pujara, no run, fuller length ball but going wide of the off stump, Pujara lets it go

85.2 Boult to Dhoni, 1 run, length ball slanting away just outside off, it nips back in as Dhoni hangs back and looks to work it to the leg side, gets an inside edge that rolls to mid wicket

84.6 Chris Martin to Pujara, no run, pitched up and probing away just outside off, Pujara gets forward and defends it to point

84.5 Chris Martin to Pujara, no run, good length ball and nipping back in just outside off, Pujara gets forward and blocks it

84.4 Chris Martin to Pujara, no run, fuller length ball and zipping back in just outside off, Pujara leaves it

84.3 Chris Martin to Pujara, no run, back of a length delivery just outside off, Pujara punches it to cover

84.2 Chris Martin to Pujara, no run, good length ball just outside off, Pujara defends it

84.1 Chris Martin to Pujara, no run, loud appeal for a catch but not given, New Zealand cannot believe it, good length ball that darts back in around the off stump, the ball flicks the glove as Pujara takes the bottom hand off, van Wyk dives to his left and collects it, umpire Gould shakes his head, that is a poor decision

83.6 Boult to Pujara, byes, 1 run, Boult comes round the wicket and fires this short of length ball down the leg side, Pujara misses it and van Wyk does not collect it cleanly by diving to his left, a bye is taken

83.5 Boult to Pujara, no run, back of a length delivery and probing away on the off stump, Pujara dabs it to the off side

83.3 Boult to Pujara, no run, Boult angles this full length delivery across outside off, left alone by Pujara

83.2 Boult to Dhoni, 1 run, good length ball that skids through on middle, Dhoni stays on the back foot and works it to deep square leg

83.1 Boult to Pujara, 1 run, short ball on the middle and leg stump, Pujara swivels but does not time the pull properly, the ball rolls to backward square leg

82.6 Chris Martin to Dhoni, no run, very full outside off, Dhoni does not play at it

82.5 Chris Martin to Dhoni, no run, full ball and this ball kicks up outside off, Dhoni shoulders arms

82.4 Chris Martin to Pujara, 1 run, in the air but safe, Pujara got into an awkward tangle as he played that, this short ball does not come on at pace outside off, Pujara attempts to play the hook shot but decides to back out of it, he does not withdraw the bat and he fends it to deep backward point

82.3 Chris Martin to Pujara, no run, pitched up delivery angled in just outside off, Pujara defends it diligently

82.2 Chris Martin to Pujara, no run, good length ball just outside off, Pujara does not play at it

81.5 Boult to Pujara, no run, back of a length delivery on the stumps, pushed back to Boult

81.4 Boult to Pujara, no run, pitched up delivery on the off stump, Pujara taps it to short cover

81.3 Boult to Pujara, no run, Boult keeps it on a short of length just outside off, Pujara punches it nicely to mid off

81.2 Boult to Pujara, no run, short of length ball just outside off, Pujara punches it to mid off

81.1 Boult to Pujara, no run, good length ball angled across on the off stump, Pujara covers the angle to defend it

Trent Boult [13.0-2-52-2] is back into the attack

80.6 Chris Martin to Dhoni, no run, back of a length delivery in the zone outside off, left alone by Dhoni

80.5 Chris Martin to Pujara, 1 run, cracking shot from Pujara, short of length ball and slightly wide outside off, Pujara crashes it to sweeper cover off the back foot

80.4 Chris Martin to Pujara, no run, full ball and keeping it on that off stump corridor, Pujara gets forward and pushes it to short extra cover

80.3 Chris Martin to Pujara, no run, good length ball in the zone outside off and it nips back in, Pujara shoulders arms

80.2 Chris Martin to Pujara, no run, pitched up delivery outside off, Pujara gets forward and dabs it to short cover

Two slips in place.

80.1 Chris Martin to Pujara, FOUR, nicely played by Pujara, fuller length ball from Martin and it swerves back in on leg stump, Pujara uses the swing and glances it to the fine leg fence

Chris Martin [14.0-1-52-1] is back into the attack

New Zealand have taken the second new ball. They will look to take a couple more wickets towards the close.

79.6 Williamson to Dhoni, no run, full and flat delivery close to the off stump, defended back to the bowler

79.5 Williamson to Dhoni, no run, flatter delivery on the off stump, Dhoni gets forward and blocks it

79.4 Williamson to Pujara, 1 run, short ball on the middle and leg stump, Pujara pulls it behind the square on the leg side

79.3 Williamson to Pujara, no run, on the pads and Pujara clips it to the leg side

79.2 Williamson to Pujara, no run, flatter delivery on the pads, whipped to square leg

79.1 Williamson to Dhoni, 1 run, flighted delivery just outside off, Dhoni opens his stance up and smears it to long on off the toe-end

78.6 Jeetan Patel to Pujara, no run, loud shout for an LBW but not given, that was a close call, this off-break rips back in sharply, Pujara gets forward and plays inside the line of the delivery to get hit on the pad, Jeetan appeals for an LBW, there was a thick inside edge

78.5 Jeetan Patel to Pujara, no run, flatter delivery and going straight on just outside off, Pujara pushes it back to the bowler

78.4 Jeetan Patel to Pujara, no run, quicker ball and spinning back in just outside off, Pujara punches it to mid on

78.3 Jeetan Patel to Pujara, no run, loopy delivery just outside off, Pujara shimmies down the track and pushes it to mid off

78.2 Jeetan Patel to Pujara, no run, flatter ball on off stump, nurdled to short mid wicket

78.1 Jeetan Patel to Pujara, no run, flatter ball just outside off, taps it with an angled bat to point

77.6 Williamson to Dhoni, no run, quick and short ball down the leg side, Dhoni lets it go

77.5 Williamson to Dhoni, no run, gets forward and nudges it to square leg

77.4 Williamson to Dhoni, no run, tossed up delivery on the pads, clipped to short mid wicket

76.5 Jeetan Patel to Dhoni, FOUR, Jeetan drags this delivery short just outside off, it comes on slowly to Dhoni who stays back and muscles the pull shot to the mid wicket fence

76.4 Jeetan Patel to Dhoni, 2 runs, flighted delivery and spinning back in late, Dhoni gets forward and has to make the adjustment, he drives it to sweeper cover for a couple

76.3 Jeetan Patel to Dhoni, no run, tossed up delivery on the middle and leg stump, nudged to short mid wicket

76.2 Jeetan Patel to Dhoni, no run, quicker ball on the middle and leg stump, Dhoni stays right back and works it to backward square leg

76.1 Jeetan Patel to Dhoni, no run, loopy delivery just outside off, Dhoni plunges forward and dead bats it back to the bowler

75.6 Williamson to Pujara, no run, full and straight delivery on the stumps, Pujara punches it back to the bowler

75.5 Williamson to Dhoni, 1 run, Williamson keeps it on the pads and Dhoni works it to mid wicket where the fielder dives to stop it

75.4 Williamson to Dhoni, no run, flatter delivery on middle, Dhoni taps it to silly mid on

75.3 Williamson to Pujara, 1 run, full and quick ball on the pads, clipped to mid wicket

75.2 Williamson to Dhoni, 1 run, flatter ball on the middle and leg stump, Dhoni gets forward and works it to backward square leg

75.1 Williamson to Pujara, 1 run, full ball on the off stump, Pujara eases it to long on

74.6 Jeetan Patel to Dhoni, no run, tossed up delivery drifting in on middle, Dhoni clips it to short mid wicket and Bracewell dives to his right to stop it

74.5 Jeetan Patel to Dhoni, no run, short and quick delivery on the middle and leg stump, Dhoni taps it to short mid wicket

74.4 Jeetan Patel to Dhoni, 2 runs, full ball on middle, Dhoni stays on the front foot and pushes it into the gap at deep backward point for a couple

74.3 Jeetan Patel to Dhoni, no run, flighted delivery on off stump, Dhoni plunges forward and defends it

74.2 Jeetan Patel to Dhoni, SIX, BOOM! Dhoni is going to take him on here. Tossed up delivery just outside off, Dhoni again advances down the track and swings cleanly through the line, wallops it well back into the stands at wide long on

74.1 Jeetan Patel to Dhoni, no run, tossed up delivery just outside off, Dhoni charges down the track and thumps it to mid on

73.6 Williamson to Pujara, no run, quick ball just outside off, Pujara uses his wrists nicely and flicks it to square leg

72.6 Jeetan Patel to Dhoni, 2 runs, edged but safe, this delivery again climbs up just outside off, Dhoni wafts at it and the thick edge falls in front of Taylor at first slip, it rolls to third man for a couple

72.5 Jeetan Patel to Dhoni, no run, that is a great ball from Jeetan, this delivery turns back in sharply and spits up sharply, Dhoni hangs back and gets surprised by the extra bounce, he awkwardly defends it

MS Dhoni, right handed bat, comes to the crease

72.4 Jeetan Patel to Raina, out Caught by van Wyk!! Oh boy, this is a very unlucky way to go. Quicker ball fired down the leg side, Raina looks to tickle it down to fine leg, gets a feather edge and van Wyk moves to his right to collect a sharp catch, Jeetan is thrilled to bits. Raina c van Wyk b Jeetan Patel 3(13)

Jeetan Patel to Raina, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

72.3 Jeetan Patel to Raina, no run, flat and straight ball on middle, Raina lunges forward and defends it

72.2 Jeetan Patel to Raina, no run, flatter delivery drifting in on the middle and leg stump, Raina backs away a touch and punches it to short cover

72.1 Jeetan Patel to Raina, no run, quicker ball darted in on the middle and leg stump, Raina defends it, 95 kmph was the speed of that delivery

Slip and short leg in place.

71.6 Franklin to Pujara, no run, yorker length delivery speared in on middle, Pujara squeezes it back to the bowler

71.5 Franklin to Pujara, no run, Franklin comes round the wicket for the right hander and slants this fullish ball in just outside off, Pujara blocks it to point

71.4 Franklin to Raina, 1 run, good length ball veering back in on the off stump, Raina dabs it to point for a quick single

71.3 Franklin to Raina, no run, Franklin hangs the length back on this delivery on the off stump, Raina defends it back to the bowler

71.2 Franklin to Raina, no run, length ball angling in on middle, Raina taps it to mid on

71.1 Franklin to Raina, no run, short of length ball just outside off, Raina taps it to short cover

Bracewell is back onto the field. So, he suffered from cramps. Oddly, he is fielding at short cover

70.6 Jeetan Patel to Pujara, no run, full and straight delivery just outside off, Pujara taps it back to the bowler

70.5 Jeetan Patel to Pujara, no run, another full ball on middle, Pujara skips down the track and whips it to short mid wicket

70.3 Jeetan Patel to Pujara, no run, quick ball just outside off, Pujara goes back and defends it

70.2 Jeetan Patel to Pujara, no run, full and loopy ball just outside off, Pujara charges down the track and pushes it back to the bowler, Jeetan flings the throw at the striker's end as Pujara scampers back

70.1 Jeetan Patel to Pujara, 2 runs, this delivery spins back in on the middle and leg stump, Pujara uses the spin and glances it to fine leg for a couple

Jeetan Patel [19.0-5-39-0] is back into the attack

Drinks are on the field. The attention before the start of this Test match was on Pujara and he has made it count. Will he be a worthy successor to Rahul Dravid in the No.3 slot in the Test team? Only time will tell.

69.6 Franklin to Raina, no run, good length ball and it kicks up a touch off the deck outside off, Raina gets forward and stabs it to short cover

69.5 Franklin to Raina, no run, back of a length delivery on the off stump, Raina gets forward and taps it to short cover

69.4 Franklin to Raina, no run, full ball on the off stump, Raina defends it

69.3 Franklin to Pujara, 1 run, the crowd erupts as Pujara gets to his first Test century, take a bow, Che Pujara! Short of length ball on the middle and leg stump, Pujara clips it to long leg and punches the air in delight, he is just soaking in the adulation here, many more to come I am sure

69.2 Franklin to Pujara, no run, short of length ball just outside off, Pujara punches it to mid off

Right, can Pujara get to his maiden ton in this over? It will be a great moment in his career.

69.1 Franklin to Raina, 1 run, short of length ball slanted in on leg stump, Raina glances it to fine leg

68.6 Chris Martin to Pujara, no run, full ball angled in on the off stump, Pujara defends it back to Martin

68.5 Chris Martin to Pujara, no run, goodish length ball just outside off, Pujara defends it to the off side

Right, big moment this!!! Will this be the moment?

68.4 Chris Martin to Pujara, FOUR, Pujara comes closer, good length ball outside off, Pujara gets forward and opens the bat face to guide it to the third man fence, the gully fielder dived to his right but he cannot stop it

68.3 Chris Martin to Pujara, no run, fuller length ball on the off stump, Pujara gets forward and defends it

68.2 Chris Martin to Raina, 1 run, short in length delivery on leg stump, Raina hops and tucks it to long leg

Suresh Raina, left handed bat, comes to the crease

68.1 Chris Martin to Virat Kohli, out Caught by Guptill!! The Phantom breaks this dangerous stand. Good length ball in the zone outside off and gets it to kick up a touch, Kohli plays away from the body and looks to slash it to the off side, gets an outside edge that flies to Guptill at second slip, Kohli is gutted as he walks back. Virat Kohli c Guptill b Chris Martin 58(107) [4s-8]

Chris Martin to Virat Kohli, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

67.6 Franklin to Virat Kohli, 1 run, back of a length delivery outside off, Kohli punches it to cover point and retains strike, Pujara is being made to wait for his ton here

67.5 Franklin to Virat Kohli, no run, short of a good length ball in the channel outside off, left alone by Kohli

67.4 Franklin to Virat Kohli, no run, pitched up delivery outside off, Kohli drives it to extra cover but he cannot get it past the fielder

67.3 Franklin to Virat Kohli, no run, back of a length delivery and coming on slower on middle, Kohli taps it to mid on

67.1 Franklin to Virat Kohli, no run, good length ball angled in from round the wicket outside off, Kohli taps it to short extra cover

66.6 Chris Martin to Virat Kohli, 1 run, full pitched ball on off stump, Kohli clips it wide of mid on

66.5 Chris Martin to Virat Kohli, no run, short of length ball angled in on the off stump, Kohli twirls it to mid on

66.4 Chris Martin to Virat Kohli, no run, good length ball around the off stump line, Kohli defends it to the off side

66.3 Chris Martin to Virat Kohli, FOUR, BAM! That has been absolutely dismissed from his sight. Short and wide delivery outside off, Kohli wallops it hard to the deep extra cover fence

66.2 Chris Martin to Virat Kohli, no run, loud shout for an LBW from Martin but not given, length ball and it nips back in off the pitch, Kohli plants his front foot across and looks to work it to the leg side, he misses it and gets rapped on the pads, but that ball was sliding down the leg side

66.1 Chris Martin to Virat Kohli, no run, good length ball just outside off, Kohli taps it to point

Chris Martin [12.0-1-42-0] is back into the attack

65.6 Franklin to Pujara, no run, pitched up delivery and angled away wide of the off stump, Pujara lets it go

65.5 Franklin to Pujara, no run, full ball around the off stump, Pujara gets forward and dabs it to point

65.4 Franklin to Pujara, no run, full ball just outside off, Pujara gets forward and steers it to widish slip

65.4 Franklin to Pujara, wide, oh boy, that was a real horror ball from Franklin, this seam-up delivery slips out of Franklin's hand and it flies down the leg side, van Wyk runs to his left and collects it, the umpire signals a wide and all are amused

63.3 Williamson to Pujara, no run, tossed up delivery and bowled on a yorker length on the off stump, Pujara drills it to cover again

63.2 Williamson to Pujara, no run, flighted delivery and given a lot more air on the off stump, Pujara squeezes it out to cover

63.1 Williamson to Pujara, FOUR, CRUNCH! Full and flat delivery just outside off, Pujara plunges forward and gets to the pitch of the ball to smoke it to the long on fence

62.6 Jeetan Patel to Virat Kohli, no run, tossed up delivery just outside off, Kohli turns it to short mid wicket

62.5 Jeetan Patel to Virat Kohli, no run, quicker ball on the off stump, Kohli defends it off the back foot

62.4 Jeetan Patel to Virat Kohli, no run, Jeetan floats it full and outside off, Kohli gets forward and taps it to point

62.3 Jeetan Patel to Pujara, 1 run, flighted delivery on the middle and leg stump, Pujara sashays down the track and whips it to mid wicket

62.2 Jeetan Patel to Pujara, no run, tossed up delivery and breaking back in, it spits up from the deck as Pujara knocks it to the leg side

62.1 Jeetan Patel to Pujara, no run, full and quick delivery outside off, Pujara gets forward and pads it away

61.6 Williamson to Virat Kohli, no run, flatter ball and keeping it just outside off, Kohli gets forward and blocks it

61.5 Williamson to Pujara, 1 run, tossed up delivery and full just outside off, Pujara gets forward and drives it to mid off

61.4 Williamson to Pujara, no run, flighted delivery just outside off, Pujara comes on the frontfoot and drives it to short cover, the fielder dives to his right to stop it

61.3 Williamson to Pujara, SIX, WHAM! Pujara is looking ominous here. Williamson drags this delivery short and it sits up nicely on middle, Pujara rocks back and pummels the pull shot over the ropes at wide long on

61.2 Williamson to Virat Kohli, 1 run, flatter delivery just outside off, Kohli dabs it to cover and that is the 100 run partnership between these two

61.1 Williamson to Virat Kohli, no run, flighted delivery and very full just outside off, Kohli creams the drive to cover

60.6 Jeetan Patel to Pujara, no run, quick and full delivery just outside off, Pujara defends it back to the bowler

60.5 Jeetan Patel to Pujara, no run, flat and straight delivery just outside off, Pujara gets forward and defends it

60.4 Jeetan Patel to Virat Kohli, 1 run, tossed up delivery just outside off, Kohli gets forward and dabs it to point

60.3 Jeetan Patel to Virat Kohli, no run, flighted delivery just outside off, Kohli drills it to mid off

60.1 Jeetan Patel to Virat Kohli, FOUR, catch dropped by Taylor, that should have been taken at first slip, this delivery spins back in as Kohli looks to guide it to third man, gets an outside edge and Taylor goes to his right initially, he dives to his left but fails to clasp it, moves to third man to bring up his 4th Test fifty

Jeetan Patel [16.0-4-33-0] is back into the attack

59.6 Williamson to Virat Kohli, 1 run, flatter ball and not spinning in much, Kohli pushes it to cover off the back foot

59.5 Williamson to Virat Kohli, no run, tossed up delivery just outside off, Kohli nurdles it to short mid wicket

59.4 Williamson to Virat Kohli, no run, this delivery pitches on a good length and it spins back in, Kohli punches it to short mid wicket

59.3 Williamson to Virat Kohli, no run, flatter delivery just outside off, Kohli goes back and punches it back to the bowler

59.2 Williamson to Virat Kohli, 2 runs, short ball and it keeps low outside off, Kohli rocks back and slaps the cut to sweeper cover for a couple

59.1 Williamson to Virat Kohli, no run, flatter ball just outside off, Kohli goes back and punches it to short cover, the fielder dives to his right to stop it

58.5 Boult to Pujara, FOUR, this is a great passage of play for India, short ball just outside off, Pujara presents the full face of the bat and hops back to punch it to the deep backward point fence

58.4 Boult to Pujara, FOUR, Pujara's highest score in Tests, short and wide delivery outside off, Pujara frees his arms and cracks the square cut to the deep backward point fence

58.3 Boult to Pujara, no run, fullish delivery just outside off, Pujara gets forward and defends it to mid off

58.2 Boult to Pujara, no run, fuller in length delivery and angled away wide of the off stump, Pujara lets it go

58.1 Boult to Pujara, FOUR, runs are starting to flow here, back of a length delivery angled across outside off, Pujara angles the bat slightly and guides it in between the gap at second slip and gully, the ball rolls away to the third man fence

Trent Boult [12.0-2-40-2] is back into the attack

57.6 Franklin to Virat Kohli, FOUR, wristy elegance again from Kohli, fuller length ball just outside off, Kohli twirls his wrists and flicks it wide of Martin at wide long on

57.5 Franklin to Pujara, 1 run, yorker length ball on the off stump, Pujara jams it out to mid off and the fielder slides to his right to keep it down to a single

57.4 Franklin to Pujara, FOUR, fantastic shot from Pujara, short and slightly wide delivery outside off, Pujara hops back and belts it to the deep extra cover fence

57.3 Franklin to Virat Kohli, 1 run, pitched up delivery on the off stump, Kohli drives it to cover and takes a single, the fielder scores a direct hit at the striker's end but Pujara has made it

The reaction time for the catch that Flynn dropped was 0.22 seconds. That is quicker than the blink of an eye.

57.2 Franklin to Virat Kohli, no run, good length ball just outside off, Kohli dabs it to short cover

57.1 Franklin to Virat Kohli, no run, short of length ball on the off stump, Kohli defends it back to the bowler, that ball did not bounce much

56.6 Jeetan Patel to Pujara, no run, slightly short in length and Pujara whips it off the back foot to the on side

56.5 Jeetan Patel to Pujara, no run, loopy ball on the middle and leg stump, dabbed to silly mid on

56.4 Jeetan Patel to Pujara, no run, full and flat delivery on the pads, nudged to square leg

56.3 Jeetan Patel to Pujara, no run, catch dropped by Flynn, tough chance though, these catches either stick or they do not, flighted delivery on the middle and leg stump, Pujara clips it to short leg, Flynn moves to his left but fails to latch onto it

56.2 Jeetan Patel to Pujara, no run, flighted delivery just outside off, Pujara defends it off the front foot

56.1 Jeetan Patel to Virat Kohli, 1 run, risky single attempted, loopy delivery spinning back in on the middle and leg stump, Kohli nurdles it with the spin to backward square leg, the fielder runs to his right and fires a weak throw to the keeper, Pujara puts in the dive to make it

55.6 Franklin to Pujara, no run, short of length ball close to the off stump, Pujara punches it to cover point

BJ Watling is on the field now.

55.5 Franklin to Pujara, no run, back of a length delivery and this one does not bounce much, Pujara twirls it to mid wicket

James Franklin [6.0-0-18-0] is back into the attack

The physio is still out there and Bracewell is limping a touch. He is going off and that is a big blow for the Kiwis. It does not look good. Franklin will complete the over.

Oh dear, Bracewell is on the ground and he is clutching his right hamstring. Is it cramps or has he torn the hammie? The physio is running out. New Zealand will be hoping that it is just cramps. Interestingly, the physio is working on his left leg. It seems that Bracewell is not sure about his injury. Strange!

55.4 Doug Bracewell to Pujara, no run, back of a length delivery on the off stump, Pujara gets forward and defends it

55.3 Doug Bracewell to Virat Kohli, 1 run, good length ball angling in on middle and leg, Kohli plants his front foot across and clips it to fine leg

55.1 Doug Bracewell to Virat Kohli, FOUR, sublime shot from Kohli, full ball and curling back in on the off stump, Kohli wrists the drive to mid on, Martin dives over to his left and the ball goes away to the fence, he just checked that shot but the timing was majestic

Doug Bracewell [10.0-1-48-1] is back into the attack

54.6 Jeetan Patel to Pujara, 2 runs, quicker ball pushed through by Jeetan, but it is slightly short just outside off, Pujara goes back and late-cuts it to third man for a couple

54.5 Jeetan Patel to Pujara, no run, loopy delivery and spinning back in just outside off, Pujara plunges forward and defends it

54.3 Jeetan Patel to Pujara, no run, this off-break is on the middle and leg stump, Pujara turns it with the spin to square leg

54.2 Jeetan Patel to Pujara, FOUR, dispatched that by Pujara, Jeetan lands this delivery short and it breaks back in, it bounces a tad more as Pujara goes back and cuts it, the ball takes the thick outside edge and rolls to third man, Taylor gives chase but he cannot stop it

Slip and a short leg in place.

54.1 Jeetan Patel to Pujara, no run, Jeetan tosses this delivery up just outside off, Pujara gets forward and blocks it

Welcome back to the final session. Following the retirement of Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman, Cheteshwar Pujara has stepped up and scored a silken fifty. Can he get a big one in this session? Sid V here to take you through till the end.

That will be tea. This session has belonged to India, with the hosts scoring 85 runs for the loss of one wicket. New Zealand started the session well with the wicket of Tendulkar, however, Pujara batted with solidity and kept the bowlers at bay. Kohli too took his time to settle in but eventually took on the role of being the aggressor. Pujara showed that he was an apt choice for the number three spot as he looked to bat comfortably off the front as well as the back foot and played each ball on its merit. Join us in 15 minutes for the final session

53.6 Franklin to Virat Kohli, no run, fuller length delivery on the off stump, Kohli gets onto the front foot and defends it towards the man at point

53.5 Franklin to Virat Kohli, no run, pitched up just outside off, Kohli lets it go through to the keeper

53.4 Franklin to Virat Kohli, 2 runs, fuller length delivery on the off stump, Kohli gets a good stride forward and pushes it to long off for a couple

53.3 Franklin to Virat Kohli, no run, good length delivery outside off, angled across the stumps, Kohli lets it go through to the keeper

53.2 Franklin to Pujara, 1 run, back of a length delivery just outside off, the ball stays a little low, Pujara punches it to extra cover for a single

53.1 Franklin to Pujara, no run, fuller length delivery on the off stump, Pujara gets onto the front foot and defends it towards cover

52.6 Chris Martin to Virat Kohli, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Kohli gets across his stumps, thinks about playing it but eventually lets it go through to the keeper

52.5 Chris Martin to Virat Kohli, no run, good length delivery on the off stump, Kohli gets behind the line and defends it back to the bowler

52.4 Chris Martin to Virat Kohli, no run, pitched up on the off stump, Kohli gets forward and defends it watchfully

52.3 Chris Martin to Virat Kohli, FOUR, short and wide outside off, Kohli takes it one and cuts it over the infield, to square third man, for a boundary. Kohli examines the toe of his bat after playing that shot

52.2 Chris Martin to Virat Kohli, no run, pitched up on the off stump, Kohli gets onto the front foot and defends it

52.1 Chris Martin to Virat Kohli, no run, good length delivery outside off, Kohli lets it go through to the keeper

51.6 Franklin to Pujara, FOUR, fantastic shot! Short and a touch wide outside off, Pujara latches on to it and cuts it away off the back foot, to deep backward point, for a boundary. That shot brings up his 2nd Test half century! It has been a perfect no.3 knock until now

51.5 Franklin to Pujara, no run, slightly back of a length outside off, Pujara tries to punch it through the off side but the ball strikes the bat quite low and trickles away towards the man at point

51.4 Franklin to Pujara, no run, fuller length delivery angled across the right hander outside off, Pujara leaves it alone

51.3 Franklin to Pujara, no run, back of a length delivery on the off stump, Pujara gets onto the back foot and punches it towards the man at mid-off

51.2 Franklin to Pujara, no run, length delivery outside off, stays a little low, Pujara punches it towards the man at point

51.1 Franklin to Pujara, no run, fuller length delivery outside off, angled across the right hander, Pujara lets it go through to the keeper

James Franklin [4.0-0-11-0] is back into the attack

50.6 Chris Martin to Virat Kohli, no run, pitched up on the off stump, Kohli gets onto the front foot and defends it towards the man at cover

50.5 Chris Martin to Virat Kohli, no run, good length delivery just outside off, Kohli shoulders arms and lets it go through to the keeper

50.4 Chris Martin to Virat Kohli, no run, good length delivery outside off, Kohli lets it go through to the keeper

50.3 Chris Martin to Virat Kohli, 2 runs, fuller length delivery just outside off, Kohli gets onto the front foot and drives it to sweeper cover for a couple, McCullum slides and tries a relay throw but falter with the throw back to the partner and catches it himself

50.2 Chris Martin to Virat Kohli, no run, good length delivery on the off stump, Kohli punches it towards the man at point

49.5 Jeetan Patel to Virat Kohli, no run, flat again on the off stump, Kohli punches it back to the bowler

49.4 Jeetan Patel to Virat Kohli, no run, flatter on the off stump, Kohli punches it back to the bowler

49.3 Jeetan Patel to Virat Kohli, no run, loopy delivery on middle, Kohli gets forward and pushes it to the man at mid-wicket

49.2 Jeetan Patel to Virat Kohli, no run, flighted on leg stump, Virat Kohli pushes it to the man at mid-wicket

49.1 Jeetan Patel to Virat Kohli, no run, tossed up on middle and leg, Kohli gets onto the front foot and defends it with an angled bat to the man at mid-wicket

48.6 Franklin to Pujara, 2 runs, slightly short outside off, Pujara stands tall and slaps it through the gap on the off side, to deep extra cover for a couple, Pujara looks for a third but Kohli sends him back

48.5 Franklin to Pujara, no run, fuller length delivery outside off, Pujara watches it closely and lets it go through to the keeper

48.4 Franklin to Pujara, no run, pitched up outside off, Pujara pushes it towards the man at point

48.3 Franklin to Virat Kohli, 1 run, length delivery on middle and leg, Kohli flicks it away to fine leg for a single

47.5 Jeetan Patel to Virat Kohli, 3 runs, short and wide outside off, Kohli rocks onto his back foot and punches it to deep backward point, the ball slows down as it approaches the boundary and the batsmen pick up three

47.4 Jeetan Patel to Virat Kohli, no run, quicker one on leg stump, Kohli clears his front leg and nudges it to the man at forward short leg

47.3 Jeetan Patel to Virat Kohli, no run, flighted on middle, Kohli whips it away towards the man at mid-wicket

47.2 Jeetan Patel to Virat Kohli, no run, pushed through on middle and leg, Kohli nudges it towards the man at forward short leg

47.1 Jeetan Patel to Virat Kohli, no run, flatter one outside off, Kohli punches it towards the man at cover

46.6 Doug Bracewell to Pujara, no run, pitched up on the off stump, Pujara gets onto the front foot and defends it

46.5 Doug Bracewell to Pujara, no run, short just outside off, Pujara thinks of playing it but eventually hops in his crease and gets his bat out of the way of the delivery

46.4 Doug Bracewell to Pujara, FOUR, back of a length again, this time angled down the leg side, Pujara looks to flick then looks to leave but he gets some bat on it and the ball goes down to the fine leg fence

46.3 Doug Bracewell to Pujara, no run, back of a length delivery on the off stump, Pujara gets onto the back foot and pushes it towards the man at point

46.2 Doug Bracewell to Virat Kohli, 1 run, pitched up on middle and leg, Kohli flicks it away to fine leg for an easy single

46.1 Doug Bracewell to Virat Kohli, no run, fuller length delivery on middle and leg, Kohli flicks it towards the man at mid-wicket

45.6 Jeetan Patel to Pujara, no run, pushed through on leg stump, Pujara clips it to the man at forward short leg

45.5 Jeetan Patel to Pujara, no run, flighted on middle, Pujara comes down the track and whips it to the man at mid-on

45.4 Jeetan Patel to Pujara, no run, flatter on middle, Pujara punches it towards the man at mid-wicket

45.3 Jeetan Patel to Pujara, no run, pushed through on the off stump, Pujara employs a solid forward defence

45.2 Jeetan Patel to Pujara, no run, tossed up on middle, Pujara comes down the track and defends it towards mid-wicket

45.1 Jeetan Patel to Pujara, no run, flighted on the off stump, Pujara gets onto the front foot and defends it back to the bowler

44.6 Doug Bracewell to Virat Kohli, no run, pitched up on the off stump, Kohli gets onto the front foot and defends it

44.5 Doug Bracewell to Virat Kohli, 2 runs, good length delivery on the off stump, Kohli tries to defend but the ball goes off the outer half of the bat, wide of the slips, to third man for a couple

44.4 Doug Bracewell to Virat Kohli, no run, good length delivery outside off, Kohli watches it carefully and lets it go through to the keeper

44.3 Doug Bracewell to Pujara, leg byes, 1 run, length ball on the pads, Pujara tries to flick it away but misses and the ball goes off his pad, down towards fine leg for a single

44.2 Doug Bracewell to Pujara, no run, pitched up on middle and leg, Pujara pushes it with an angled bat towards the man at mid-on

44.1 Doug Bracewell to Pujara, FOUR, wonderful shot! Full outside off, Pujara gets onto the front foot, leans in to the delivery and drives it with perfect timing, through the gap on the off side, to the sweeper cover fence

43.6 Jeetan Patel to Pujara, 1 run, slightly quicker on middle, Pujara comes down the track and nudges it to backward square leg for a single, Patel cries for a catch but the ball is nowhere close to any of the fielders

43.5 Jeetan Patel to Virat Kohli, 1 run, pushed through on the pads, Kohli clips it away with ease to fine leg

43.4 Jeetan Patel to Pujara, 3 runs, short and wide outside off, Pujara latches on to the length early, gets onto the back foot and slaps it away to deep backward point, the ball slows down as it approaches the boundary and the batsmen pick up three

43.3 Jeetan Patel to Pujara, no run, quicker one, angled down the leg side, Pujara tries to flick it but misses

43.2 Jeetan Patel to Pujara, no run, flighted on the off stump, Pujara shuffles down the track and pushes it towards the man at mid-on

43.1 Jeetan Patel to Pujara, no run, bowled quite flat on the off stump, Pujara punches it with an angled bat towards mid-on

42.6 Doug Bracewell to Virat Kohli, no run, fuller length delivery on the off stump, Kohli gets onto the front foot and defends it watchfully

42.5 Doug Bracewell to Virat Kohli, no run, pitched up a little more, Kohli lets it go through to the keeper

42.4 Doug Bracewell to Virat Kohli, no run, length ball wide outside off, pitches and comes back in but Kohli sees no need to play at that one and lets it go through to the keeper

42.3 Doug Bracewell to Virat Kohli, no run, fuller length delivery on middle and leg, Kohli drives it with an angled bat towards the man at mid-on

42.1 Doug Bracewell to Virat Kohli, FOUR, easy pickings! Full on the pads, Kohli leans forward and just glances it down to the fine leg fence

41.6 Jeetan Patel to Pujara, no run, angled in to the right hander on the off stump, Pujara gets a good stride forward and defends

41.5 Jeetan Patel to Pujara, no run, pushed through on the off stump, Pujara gets forward and defends it with ease

41.4 Jeetan Patel to Pujara, no run, quicker one on middle, Pujara tries to defend but the ball goes off the inner half of the bat to the man at forward short leg

41.3 Jeetan Patel to Pujara, no run, flighted on the off stump, Pujara gets onto the front foot and defends

41.2 Jeetan Patel to Pujara, no run, pushed through on middle and leg, Pujara gets deep into his crease and punches it back to the bowler

41.1 Jeetan Patel to Pujara, no run, flatter one on the off stump, Pujara gets onto the back foot and defends it back to the bowler

40.6 Doug Bracewell to Virat Kohli, no run, good length delivery outside off, Kohli gets onto the front foot early but decides to let this one go through to the keeper

40.5 Doug Bracewell to Virat Kohli, no run, pitched up on the off stump, Kohli pushes it back gently towards the bowler

40.4 Doug Bracewell to Virat Kohli, no run, good length delivery outside off, Kohli shoulders arms and lets it go through to the keeper

40.3 Doug Bracewell to Virat Kohli, FOUR, streaky stuff! Very full outside off, Kohli reaches out for it and tries to drive but gets a thick outside edge that goes past the slips, down to the third man fence. That brings up 500 Test runs for Kohli

40.2 Doug Bracewell to Pujara, 1 run, back of a length delivery on the off stump, Pujara punches it off the back foot to backward point for a single

40.1 Doug Bracewell to Pujara, no run, fuller length delivery on the off stump, Pujara pushes it towards the man at cover

Doug Bracewell [6.0-1-28-1] is back into the attack

Time for drinks now. Pujara seems to be playing the role of an anchor, so Kohli would probably be expected to take up an attacking role. New Zealand need to think about getting Bracewell back in to the attack with the ball swinging. Replacing Patel would be ideal, since the ball isn't turning much

39.6 Jeetan Patel to Virat Kohli, no run, tossed up on the off stump, Kohli defends it off the front foot

39.5 Jeetan Patel to Virat Kohli, no run, quicker on middle and off, Kohli gets back in his crease and defends it watchfully

38.1 Boult to Virat Kohli, no run, good length delivery on the off stump, Kohli gets behind the line and defends it back towards the bowler

37.6 Jeetan Patel to Pujara, no run, pushed through on the off stump, Pujara employs a solid forward defence

37.5 Jeetan Patel to Pujara, leg byes, 2 runs, slower through the air on middle and leg, Pujara tries to glance it down to fine leg but misses and the ball goes off the thigh pad down to the same region

37.4 Jeetan Patel to Pujara, no run, pushed through on middle, Pujara gets forward and defends

37.3 Jeetan Patel to Pujara, no run, tossed up on middle and leg, Pujara drives it, the ball strikes Kohli's foot on the way through to the mid-on fielder and that saves a single

36.2 Boult to Virat Kohli, no run, good length delivery on middle, Virat Kohli judges it to the man at forward short leg

36.1 Boult to Virat Kohli, no run, fuller length delivery angled down the leg side, Virat Kohli lets it go and the keeper dives to his left to collect the ball well

This is going to be a good test for India's upcoming talent. If Pujara and Kohli can put on a good middle order partnership now, then it will certainly give the selectors some hope for the future

35.6 Jeetan Patel to Pujara, no run, pushed through on the off stump, Pujara employs a solid forward defence to send the ball back towards the bowler

35.5 Jeetan Patel to Pujara, no run, flatter on the off stump, Pujara gets back in his crease and defends it off the back foot

35.4 Jeetan Patel to Pujara, no run, pushed through on middle, Pujara defends it with an angled bat towards the man at mid-wicket

35.3 Jeetan Patel to Pujara, no run, tossed up on the off stump, Pujara gets onto the front foot and defends it back towards the bowler

35.2 Jeetan Patel to Pujara, 2 runs, flighted on middle, Pujara skips down the track and whips it away to deep mid wicket, for a couple

35.1 Jeetan Patel to Pujara, no run, pushed through on middle and off, Pujara gets forward and defends it towards the man at mid-wicket

34.6 Boult to Virat Kohli, no run, pitched up on leg stump, swings in to the right hander, Virat Kohli tries to tuck it away off the front foot but misses and the ball strikes him on the front pad, Boult appeals for lbw but the umpire feels that the ball is going down leg

Virat Kohli, right handed bat, comes to the crease

34.5 Boult to Tendulkar, out Bowled!! Lovely delivery! Good length on middle, angled across, pitches and jags back in to the right hander, Tendulkar tries to push at it but the ball goes through the gap between bat and pad, and crashes in to middle stump. Tendulkar reacts as though the ball stayed a little low, however, replays suggest otherwise. Tendulkar b Boult 19(62) [4s-2]

Boult to Tendulkar, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!

34.4 Boult to Tendulkar, no run, good length delivery on middle, stays a little low, Tendulkar hops in his crease and tries to defend, the ball takes the inside edge and goes onto the front pad

34.3 Boult to Tendulkar, no run, fuller length delivery on middle and leg, Tendulkar flicks it towards mid-wicket, McCullum dives to his left and prevents the ball from getting past him

34.2 Boult to Tendulkar, no run, short and wide outside off, Tendulkar goes for a cut but eventually withdraws from playing the shot

34.1 Boult to Tendulkar, no run, fuller length delivery on middle, swings back in to the right hander, Tendulkar clips it away towards the man at square leg

Trent Boult [9.0-0-37-1] is back into the attack

33.6 Jeetan Patel to Pujara, no run, pushed through on the off stump, Pujara gets onto the front foot and defends it with ease

33.5 Jeetan Patel to Pujara, 2 runs, tossed up on leg stump, Pujara clears his front leg and whips it away with some force, to deep mid wicket for a couple

33.4 Jeetan Patel to Pujara, no run, flighted on middle and leg, Pujara gets onto the front foot and pushes at it, the ball goes off the inside edge past the man at forward short leg

33.3 Jeetan Patel to Pujara, no run, pushed through outside off, Pujara skips down the track and drives it towards the man at cover

33.2 Jeetan Patel to Pujara, no run, slightly slower through the air on the off stump, Pujara gets forward and defends it back towards the bowler

33.1 Jeetan Patel to Pujara, no run, flighted on the off stump, Pujara gets onto the front foot and defends it towards point

An update from the U-19 World Cup, India have just defeated the Kiwis in the semi final

32.6 Chris Martin to Pujara, 1 run, fuller length delivery on middle and leg, Pujara employs a deft touch with an angled bat to send the ball to square leg for a single

32.5 Chris Martin to Pujara, no run, good length delivery outside off, Pujara punches it towards the man at cover

32.4 Chris Martin to Pujara, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Pujara gets on top of the bounce and tries to steer it past gully, Willimson the man there dives to his left and prevents the ball from getting past him

32.3 Chris Martin to Pujara, no run, fuller length delivery on the off stump, tails in to the right hander, Pujara tries to drive off the front foot but the ball goes off the outer half of the bat, towards cover

32.2 Chris Martin to Pujara, no run, pitched up on the off stump, Pujara gets onto the front foot and employs a solid forward defence

31.6 Boult to Pujara, 1 run, good length delivery on the off stump, Pujara taps it to cover for a quick single

31.5 Boult to Pujara, no run, pitched up on the off stump, angled across the right hander, the ball goes along with the angle and Pujara leaves it alone

31.4 Boult to Pujara, no run, fuller length delivery on the off stump, Pujara drives it to the man at cover

31.3 Boult to Pujara, no run, back of a length delivery just outside off, Pujara stands tall and pushes it towards the man at point

31.2 Boult to Pujara, no run, pitched up outside off, the ball stays low after pitching, Pujara lets it go through to the keeper

31.1 Boult to Tendulkar, 1 run, full length delivery on middle stump, Tendulkar taps it to extra cover and rushes through for a quick single, the fielder has a shy at the non striker's end but misses

There is a man in the deep for the pull shot now, and yet Pujara doesn't look to be afraid to try and employ the pull. Perhaps he feels he can keep the ball down while he plays that shot

30.6 Chris Martin to Pujara, no run, another good length delivery outside the off stump, Pujara leaves it alone

30.5 Chris Martin to Pujara, no run, banged in short on leg stump, Pujara tries to go for the pull but misses it, the keeper does well to dive to his left and collect it

30.4 Chris Martin to Pujara, no run, good length delivery outside off, Pujara watches it till the end and lets it go through to the keeper

30.3 Chris Martin to Pujara, no run, pitched up outside off, Pujara gets forward and pushes it to the man at cover point

30.2 Chris Martin to Tendulkar, 1 run, fuller length delivery angled down the leg side, Tendulkar glances it away to backward square leg for a single

30.1 Chris Martin to Tendulkar, FOUR, nice shot! Back of a length outside off, Tendulkar rocks onto his back foot, opens the face of the bat and punches it to deep backward point, for a boundary

29.6 Boult to Pujara, no run, pitched up outside off, Pujara lets it go through to the keeper

29.5 Boult to Tendulkar, 1 run, good length delivery on leg stump, Tendulkar tries to flick it away but gets an inside edge onto his pads, the ball trickles away to silly point, Pujara calls early and charges through for a quick single

29.4 Boult to Tendulkar, no run, back of a length delivery on middle, Tendulkar tucks it towards the man at square leg

29.3 Boult to Tendulkar, no run, good length delivery on middle and leg, Tendulkar tucks it away towards the man at mid-wicket

29.2 Boult to Tendulkar, no run, pitched up on middle, a hint of inward movement, Tendulkar pushes it off the front foot back to the bowler

29.1 Boult to Pujara, 1 run, back of a length delivery on leg stump, Pujara flicks it away to fine leg for a comfortable single

28.2 Chris Martin to Pujara, FOUR, nicely done! Short on middle, Pujara spots it early, swivels in his crease and pulls it over the infield, to deep square leg for a boundary

28.1 Chris Martin to Pujara, no run, fuller length delivery on the off stump, tailing in to the right hander quite late, Pujara gets onto the front foot and defends it back towards the bowler

27.6 Jeetan Patel to Tendulkar, no run, bowled through quite quickly on leg stump, Tendulkar doesn't offer a shot and gets struck high on the pad

27.5 Jeetan Patel to Tendulkar, no run, quicker one on the off stump, Tendulkar pushes it towards the man at cover

27.4 Jeetan Patel to Tendulkar, no run, slightly flatter on middle, Tendulkar nudges it towards the man at mid-wicket

27.3 Jeetan Patel to Tendulkar, no run, pushed through on the off stump, Tendulkar gets forward and defends it with ease

27.2 Jeetan Patel to Pujara, 1 run, a little flight on this occasion, on middle and leg, Pujara skips down the track and flicks it away to backward square leg

27.1 Jeetan Patel to Pujara, no run, pushed through on the off stump, Pujara gets forward and defends it back to the bowler

26.6 Chris Martin to Tendulkar, no run, pitched up on middle and leg, Tendulkar hops in his crase and tucks it towards the man at mid-wicket

26.5 Chris Martin to Pujara, 1 run, back of a length this time on middle and leg, Pujara stands tall and clips it away to fine leg for an easy single

26.4 Chris Martin to Pujara, no run, pitched up on the off stump, Pujara gets onto the front foot and defends it towards the off side

26.3 Chris Martin to Pujara, no run, length ball outside off, Pujara watches it carefully and lets it go through to the keeper

26.2 Chris Martin to Pujara, no run, fuller length delivery on middle and off, tails in to the right hander, Pujara gets forward and clips it away towards the man at mid-wicket

26.1 Chris Martin to Tendulkar, byes, 1 run, pitched up on leg stump, swings down the leg side, Tendulkar tries to flick it away but misses it, the keeper dives full length to his left but fails to stop the ball and the batsmen pinch a bye

Chris Martin [6.0-1-20-0] is back into the attack

25.6 Jeetan Patel to Pujara, no run, slightly quicker on the off stump, Pujara gets behind the line and defends it watchfully

25.4 Jeetan Patel to Pujara, no run, slightly fuller on this occasion on middle and leg, Pujara gets forward and defends it

25.3 Jeetan Patel to Pujara, FOUR, smashed! Short and wide outside off, Pujara leans onto his back foot and cuts it away with immense power, to the deep backward point fence

25.2 Jeetan Patel to Pujara, no run, pushed through on middle, Pujara nudges it towards the man at forward short leg

25.1 Jeetan Patel to Pujara, no run, starts off with a flatter one on middle and leg, Pujara pushes it towards mid-wicket

The players are coming back out to the middle. This session is going to be a very important one for both sides

New Zealand will be pretty happy with the effort. Sehwag and Gambhir got starts but couldn't convert them into big scores. The Kiwis have got rid of the openers and if they can get Tendulkar soon after lunch, they'll feel that they have an upper hand. India's batting order is inexperienced and could wobble under pressure. All that though is hypothetical now, as Tendulkar and Pujara have been very solid. Join us at 12:10 for the next session.

24.6 Franklin to Tendulkar, no run, yes. That ends the session. Another leave outside off to end an entertaining first session

21.5 Jeetan Patel to Pujara, no run, that's a gift but he misses out, a full toss and Pujara drives it straight to covers

21.4 Jeetan Patel to Tendulkar, 1 run, given air on the middle and leg, Tendulkar works it to backward square leg

21.3 Jeetan Patel to Tendulkar, no run, once again fires it in on the off, Tendulkar stays back and defends it

21.2 Jeetan Patel to Tendulkar, no run, flat and turning in from outside off, Tendulkar goes on the backfoot and blocks it to the on side

21.1 Jeetan Patel to Pujara, 1 run, tossed up delivery on the middle and leg, Pujara comes down the track and works it to fine leg, good use of the feet there

20.6 Doug Bracewell to Tendulkar, no run, ends the over with another one outside off, Tendulkar lets it go

20.5 Doug Bracewell to Tendulkar, no run, good shot but good stop as well. Short and wide outside off, Tendulkar reaches out and cuts it to point where Patel dives to his right and makes a stop, saves a certain boundary

20.4 Doug Bracewell to Tendulkar, no run, good length and angled in, Tendulkar defends it to the on side

20.3 Doug Bracewell to Tendulkar, no run, short of length and on the off, Tendulkar goes on the backfoot and blocks it to the off side

20.2 Doug Bracewell to Tendulkar, no run, Bracewell appeals for lbw but that was hitting him outside off, Tendulkar gets a good stride forward as he defends with bat and pad close, impact was definitely outside off

20.1 Doug Bracewell to Tendulkar, no run, back of a length and outside off, Tendulkar lets it go

19.6 Jeetan Patel to Tendulkar, 1 run, goes hard at at that one, sweeps hard but finds the man at fine leg, only a single

19.5 Jeetan Patel to Tendulkar, no run, given air on the off, Tendulkar defends it solidly

19.4 Jeetan Patel to Pujara, 1 run, fired in on the pads, Pujara clips it to fine leg for one

19.2 Jeetan Patel to Pujara, no run, floated around the off, Pujara works it to short leg

19.1 Jeetan Patel to Pujara, no run, starts with a flat delivery on the off, Pujara stays back and defends it

Jeetan Patel, right-arm off break, comes into the attack

Spin for the first time today..

18.6 Doug Bracewell to Tendulkar, no run, short of length on the off, Tendulkar stays back and defends it solidly

18.5 Doug Bracewell to Tendulkar, no run, fuller length on the off, Tendulkar gets forward and defends it to covers

18.4 Doug Bracewell to Tendulkar, no run, edged but short of 1st slip. Good line and length around off, Tendulkar defends but gets an edge that doesn't carry to slip, credit to Tendulkar for playing it with soft hands

18.3 Doug Bracewell to Tendulkar, no run, short of length and on the off, Tendulkar cuts it hard but straight to the fielder at point

18.2 Doug Bracewell to Tendulkar, no run, full and moving away, Tendulkar covers the stumps and leaves

18.1 Doug Bracewell to Tendulkar, 2 runs, short of length on the stumps, Tendulkar flicks it to deep backward square leg for a couple

17.6 Franklin to Pujara, no run, stump to stump bowling, Pujara comes on the frontfoot and defends it solidly

17.5 Franklin to Pujara, no run, full and straight, Pujara gets forward and blocks

17.4 Franklin to Pujara, no run, full and straight this time, Pujara works it to mid wicket

17.3 Franklin to Tendulkar, 1 run, wrong line, again on the pads and Tendulkar glances it to fine leg for a single

17.2 Franklin to Pujara, 1 run, down the leg side, Pujara works it to fine leg for one

17.1 Franklin to Pujara, no run, what happened there? It's a day 1 pitch and it's already keeping low. Pitches on middle and shoots along the ground, Pujara manages to bend and block

James Franklin, left-arm fast medium, comes into the attack

16.6 Doug Bracewell to Tendulkar, no run, ends the over with another one outside off, Tendulkar lets it go

16.5 Doug Bracewell to Tendulkar, no run, closer to the off stump but not close enough to make him play, once again Tendulkar shoulders arms

16.4 Doug Bracewell to Tendulkar, no run, too wide outside off to interest Tendulkar, left alone once again

16.3 Doug Bracewell to Tendulkar, no run, full and outside off, Tendulkar lets it go to van Wyk

16.2 Doug Bracewell to Tendulkar, no run, short of length delivery on the off, Tendulkar punches it to point

16.1 Doug Bracewell to Pujara, 1 run, hit hard but straight to backward point. Short delivery and Pujara cuts it off the backfoot, a misfield by Patel allows a single

15.6 Boult to Tendulkar, no run, outside off channel to end the over, Tendulkar lets it go

15.5 Boult to Pujara, 1 run, full and on the legs, Pujara flicks it to fine leg for one

15.4 Boult to Pujara, no run, tight line on the off stump, Pujara gets forward and blocks

15.3 Boult to Tendulkar, 1 run, off the mark with a single, down the leg side and Tendulkar glances it to fine leg for one

15.2 Boult to Tendulkar, no run, almost a yorker length delivery on off stump channel, Tendulkar jams it down to the off side

15.1 Boult to Pujara, 3 runs, well played, very full and straight, Pujara flicks it to deep mid wicket, times it well and gets 3

14.6 Doug Bracewell to Tendulkar, no run, loose shot but he realises that almost immediately. Short and moving away outside off, Tendulkar thinks about the cut and then withdraws his bat late, that ends a successful over for NZ

14.5 Doug Bracewell to Tendulkar, no run, back of a length and on the off, Tendulkar goes on the backfoot and defends it solidly

14.3 Doug Bracewell to Sehwag, out Caught by Guptill!! No drop catches this time. In fact, it's a sharp catch! Short of length but too close to the off stump, Sehwag still goes for the cut but he ends up guiding it straight to second slip, he hit that hard but Guptill did very well to hold on. An entertaining knock comes to an end, but India needed more than just 47 from Sehwag... Sehwag c Guptill b Doug Bracewell 47(41) [4s-9]

Doug Bracewell to Sehwag, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

14.2 Doug Bracewell to Pujara, 1 run, short and around off, Pujara pushes it to extra cover for a single

14.1 Doug Bracewell to Pujara, no run, back of a length on off, Pujara goes on the backfoot and blocks it back to the bowler

13.6 Boult to Sehwag, FOUR, another boundary to the same area! They need more fielders there. Boult bowls this short and outside off, Sehwag once again cuts it away wide of third man, the fielder at deep point runs across and tries to keep it inside play, but his foot was brushing the boundary ropes

13.5 Boult to Sehwag, no run, full and fast on the legs, Sehwag misses a flick and gets hit on the pads, he looks to be in some pain..

13.4 Boult to Sehwag, no run, good length on off, Sehwag gets forward and blocks solidly

13.3 Boult to Sehwag, no run, an appeal for caught behind but the umpire isn't interested. Full and down the leg side, Sehwag looks to flick but the ball brushes the pads on the way to the keeper

13.2 Boult to Sehwag, FOUR, another boundary! He is toying with the bowling now. Short and wide again, Sehwag goes on the backfoot and punches it wide of gully, races to the third man fence

13.1 Boult to Pujara, 3 runs, good shot, Boult errs on the pads and Pujara gets off the mark with a flick, it was in the air but too tough for the man at forward short leg

Drinks are on the field now . A good first hour for India, but New Zealand are just getting some rhythm going now. Things would have been very different had they taken the catch in the last over..

12.6 Doug Bracewell to Sehwag, no run, good length and on the off, Sehwag runs it to gully

12.5 Doug Bracewell to Sehwag, FOUR, edged and between 1st slip and the keeper! Oh dear, oh dear. Good delivery that - full and close to the off stump, Sehwag pushes away from the body and gets a thick edge, it goes right between van Wyk and Ross Taylor and both of them leave it to the other. Taylor reacts late and attempts to go for the catch but it's a bit too late.. will that prove costly?

12.4 Doug Bracewell to Sehwag, FOUR, more runs! Width on offer and Sehwag makes use of it, doesn't cut it hard in typical fashion but just opens the face of the bat and runs it wide of gully, there is a fielder in the deep but he had no chance

12.3 Doug Bracewell to Sehwag, 2 runs, a bit fuller but not full enough to make Sehwag play off the frontfoot, he stays back and punches it to deep extra cover region for 2

12.2 Doug Bracewell to Sehwag, FOUR, clever batting. Superb shot. Short ball just outside off, Sehwag looks to leave initially and then plays the upper cut over the slip cordon, one bounce and over the ropes

12.1 Doug Bracewell to Sehwag, no run, looks to attack straightaway, clears his frontfoot and looks to smack it but mistimes it to mid off

11.5 Boult to Pujara, no run, inward movement down the leg side, hits the bat and then the thigh pad, but falls well short of forward short leg

11.4 Boult to Pujara, no run, a bit of inward movement off the deck, Pujara goes on the backfoot and defends

11.3 Boult to Pujara, no run, solid in defence, once again short on off, Pujara stays back and blocks it with a straight bat

11.2 Boult to Pujara, no run, banged in short on middle, Pujara hops back and blocks

11.1 Boult to Sehwag, 1 run, good delivery - good pace and straight on the stumps, Sehwag defends it awkwardly to covers and gets a single

10.6 Chris Martin to Pujara, no run, stump to stump delivery, nips in a bit too, Pujara pushes it to square leg

10.5 Chris Martin to Pujara, no run, full and a bit too wide outside off to interest Pujara, left alone

A big opportunity for Pujara..

10.4 Chris Martin to Sehwag, 1 run, good shot but there is protection at sweeper cover, short delivery and Sehwag punches it to the man in the deep

10.3 Chris Martin to Sehwag, no run, an appeal for lbw but that was hitting him outside off, Martin gets this to move in from outside off, Sehwag defends with bat and pad close together and is struck on the pads. Impact outside off

10.2 Chris Martin to Sehwag, no run, full again in the zone outside off, Sehwag lets it go

10.1 Chris Martin to Sehwag, no run, full in length and outside off, Sehwag lets it go

Cheteshwar Pujara, right handed bat, comes to the crease

Rahul Dravid, right handed bat, does not come to the crease..

9.6 Boult to Gambhir, out Caught by van Wyk!! That's the first strike. The bowling has been good in the last 2 overs and that ultimately consumes Gambhir. Perfect length in the corridor of uncertainty outside off, Gambhir pokes at it as he always does and gets an edge to the keeper. Gambhir started well, but has to walk back now. Gambhir c van Wyk b Boult 22(36) [4s-4]

Boult to Gambhir, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

9.5 Boult to Gambhir, no run, good length and angled in, Gambhir looks to block and gets an inside edge onto his pads

9.4 Boult to Gambhir, no run, very full and on the off, Gambhir jams it back to the bowler

9.3 Boult to Gambhir, no run, back of a length and close to the off stump, Gambhir stays back and blocks

9.2 Boult to Gambhir, no run, full and outside off, Gambhir leaves

9.1 Boult to Gambhir, FOUR, lovely shot. Pitched up outside off, Gambhir gets a good stride forward and drives it through extra cover for a boundary

Trent Boult [3.0-0-12-0] is back into the attack

8.6 Chris Martin to Sehwag, no run, edged and short of 2nd slip this time. Good bowling this - pitches on off and moves away this time, Sehwag pokes and edges to 2nd slip

8.5 Chris Martin to Sehwag, byes, FOUR, Sehwag got an inside edge on that one but the umpire has signalled byes. Nearly caught behind too! Superb delivery from Martin - full and curving in sharply from outside off, Sehwag drives away from the body and gets a thick inside edge that flies wide of the keeper, Sehwag even tells Gould that he hit the ball! Would he have said that had the keeper caught it?

8.4 Chris Martin to Sehwag, no run, good delivery. Pitches at an awkward length around off and nips in sharply, Sehwag is surprised by the inward movement and gets an inside edge onto his arm, he looks to be in some pain but he's fine now

8.3 Chris Martin to Sehwag, no run, back of a length on off, Sehwag goes on the backfoot and blocks

8.2 Chris Martin to Sehwag, 2 runs, a harsh man will call that a chance. It would have been an incredible catch had he taken it. Martin digs it in short, Sehwag looks to pull but it gets a bit too big on him, goes off the top of the bat but just clears mid wicket. Flynn ran back from that position and tried to get there but couldn't

8.1 Chris Martin to Sehwag, no run, short and straight, Sehwag jumps back and blocks

7.6 Doug Bracewell to Sehwag, 1 run, well stopped at backward point! Sehwag punches this one hard off the backfoot but the fielder puts a dive and makes a stop

7.5 Doug Bracewell to Sehwag, FOUR, bad ball and Sehwag punishes it. Errs in line by bowling on the pads, Sehwag is quick to move back and flicks it to deep square leg, all along the ground for a boundary

7.4 Doug Bracewell to Sehwag, FOUR, edged and safe! Bracewell bowls it in the corridor of uncertainty around off, Sehwag doesn't move his feet but looks to block, gets a thick edge that goes through the slip cordon to the third man fence

7.3 Doug Bracewell to Gambhir, 1 run, misfield. That's rare to see. Gambhir punches this one to point where Patel lets it go through his legs

7.2 Doug Bracewell to Gambhir, no run, much closer to the off stump, Gambhir chops it to gully

7.1 Doug Bracewell to Gambhir, no run, starts with a wayward delivery,back of a length and moving away outside off, Gambhir lets it go

Doug Bracewell, right-arm medium, comes into the attack

6.6 Chris Martin to Sehwag, FOUR, and another boundary, this time it's more of timing than power. Martin keeps this fuller, Sehwag gets forward and steers it wide of gully for a boundary

6.5 Chris Martin to Sehwag, FOUR, that's his favourite shot. And no stopping it this time. Martin bowls it short and wide outside off, Sehwag says thank you and cuts it away between cover and point

6.4 Chris Martin to Sehwag, no run, back of a length on the off, Sehwag stays back and punches it to covers

Gambhir and Sehwag have now scored 4000 runs in partnership in Test cricket

6.3 Chris Martin to Gambhir, 1 run, excellent running, defends this to to short cover and before anyone realises, the 2 have already completed a single.

6.2 Chris Martin to Gambhir, no run, short of length on the off, Gambhir hops back and blocks

6.1 Chris Martin to Sehwag, 1 run, good fielding. Sehwag cuts this one hard towards point, Jeetan Patel at point dives to his right and saves a certain boundary

5.6 Boult to Gambhir, no run, wasted delivery to end the over, a bouncer outside off stump and Gambhir leaves

5.5 Boult to Gambhir, FOUR, well played. Short and close to the off stump again, Gambhir stays back and cuts it hard onto the ground, it hits the pitch and bounces over the slip cordon, races to the third man fence

5.4 Boult to Gambhir, no run, shorter and on the off this time, Gambhir hops back and steers it to gully

5.3 Boult to Gambhir, no run, an appeal for lbw but that was going down the leg side, full and angled in, Gambhir misses a flick and is hit on the pads. Luckily for him, it was clearly going down the leg side

5.2 Boult to Gambhir, no run, good early call from Gambhir, defends it to the off side and sees Sehwag charging in, shouts NO and sends his partner back

5.1 Boult to Gambhir, no run, full and wide outside off, Gambhir leaves

4.6 Chris Martin to Sehwag, no run, a bouncer to end the over, probably too high for Sehwag to reach. He wants it to be called a wide, but the umpire doesn't agree

4.5 Chris Martin to Sehwag, no run, pitched up on the off, Sehwag gets a decend stride forward and drives it to mid off

4.4 Chris Martin to Sehwag, no run, full and straight, Sehwag works it to short leg

4.3 Chris Martin to Sehwag, no run, well bowled, pitches outside off and nips back in, Sehwag looks to block and gets a thick inside edge onto his thigh

4.2 Chris Martin to Gambhir, 1 run, quick single. Well run. Gambhir drops it softly to the off side and looks up, Sehwag responds and they get through easily

4.1 Chris Martin to Sehwag, 1 run, in and around off, Sehwag guides it towards gully for a single

3.6 Boult to Gambhir, FOUR, edged, in the air, but safe! Good delivery that - full and moving away, Gambhir was drawn into the drive but only manages a thick edge, luckily for him it went between the slip cordon and gully, streaky boundary that

3.5 Boult to Gambhir, no run, makes him play with one on the middle, Gambhir tucks it to short leg

3.4 Boult to Gambhir, no run, in the zone outside off, Gambhir covers the line and leaves

3.3 Boult to Gambhir, no run, keeps it in the corridor on the off, Gambhir stays forward and defends

3.2 Boult to Sehwag, 1 run, tight line and length, Sehwag pushes it to extra cover and gets a single

3.1 Boult to Sehwag, no run, starts with one outside off, keeps low and goes on the bounce to the keeper as Sehwag leaves

2.6 Chris Martin to Gambhir, no run, a maiden over, ends it with a leave outside off

1.3 Boult to Sehwag, 1 run, off the mark in streaky fashion, once again Boult keeps it full, Sehwag looks to drive it through extra cover but gets a thick inside edge to fine leg

1.2 Boult to Sehwag, no run, play and a miss. Too full and too close for the cut shot but Sehwag doesn't bother about it, looks to cut it away through point and the ball sneaks between his bat and pad

1.1 Boult to Gambhir, 1 run, movement straightaway, pitches this up and gets it to swing away, Gambhir jams it to extra cover and takes a quick single

Trent Boult, left-arm fast medium, comes into the attack

0.6 Chris Martin to Sehwag, no run, a bouncer to end the over, Sehwag stays away from that one

Sehwag on strike now.. the crowd gets excited

0.5 Chris Martin to Gambhir, 1 run, stump to stump, Gambhir works it to mid wicket and rotates strike

0.4 Chris Martin to Gambhir, no run, full and moving away from Gambhir, he lets it go

0.3 Chris Martin to Gambhir, no run, back of a length on the stumps, Gambhir stays back and blocks it solidly

0.2 Chris Martin to Gambhir, no run, better line this time - angles this across the left hander who shoulders arms

0.1 Chris Martin to Gambhir, FOUR, India start the new season with a boundary. Martin starts with one down the leg side, Gambhir tucks it away to fine leg for four. That's a good start for Gambhir

There is some problem near the sightscreen. A cameraman is causing problems for Gambhir. It's all sorted out now.. play!

Gambhir and Sehwag are at the crease. Gambhir is on strike. Chris Martin will open the attack

Nice to see that the pavilion is named after VVS Laxman..

Gambhir and Sehwag walk in to the middle. Not too many people in the stands, but they're trying their best to make some noise. The noise will only increase if Sehwag gets going..

Not many surprises in the Indian playing eleven. Pujara was an obvious choice and Raina has pipped Badrinath for the number 6 spot. The tougher question is: who will bat at number 3? Will it be Pujara - who is touted as the next Rahul Dravid, or Kohli - who has already tasted success at that position in ODIs?

Taylor: The pitch is hard. We have played here in the IPL and seen that the wicket is hard. It was a disappointing tour of the West Indies but we had 1 and a half weeks to get over it. Chris Martin, Jeetan Patel and Franklin come in to the side.

Dhoni: The wicket will assist spinners later on. The last game we played here was a draw. It's good to see a wicket like this in the sub-continent. There is something for the batsmen and the bowlers. The break helped us, especially in the fitness aspect. We'll miss Rahul Dravid and Laxman. They're legends of the game. Rahane, Ishant, Piyush and Badri are missing this game.

India have won the toss and elected to bat

Pitch report: It's evenly rolled, but it's very dry, with no grass whatsoever. We expect the pitch to take turn as the Test match progresses. The pitch has a bit of dampness, which will aid faster bowlers initially. With the humidity around, it might swing, but it will be tough conditions for the Kiwis.

Pujara: It has been a long time since I played Tests. I am feeling fresh and ready to go. I do not want to disclose where I will bat but I know which position I will be batting. We need to do well in this match and we have been waiting for it.

India and New Zealand are also playing in the U-19 semi-final at Townsville. NZ restricted India to 209/9, with left-arm spinner Ben Horne being the pick of the bowlers with 3/28.

Welcome one and all to the first Test between India and New Zealand from Hyderabad. India are playing a Test match after a gap of seven months and will look to start this season on a high. New Zealand, on the other hand, are coming off a disastrous tour of the West Indies where they were walloped across all formats. On paper, India look the favorites but New Zealand are capable of putting up a fight.

Preview by Nikhil Narain

The 'wording' is out even before the first ball has been bowled. According to most cricket pundits, India will thrash New Zealand in the upcoming 2-Test series at home. Well, that may indeed, not be such an unbiased perspective given the track-record of the New Zealand Test side on their recent tours to India. They have not had a single Test win since Bombay in 1988-89 when Richard Hadlee and John Bracewell ran through the Indian line-up.

For India the retirement of VVS Laxman and Rahul Dravid will leave a huge hole the usually reliable middle order, leaving Sachin Tendulkar to shoulder more responsibility. The series also presents the perfect opportunity for youngsters to show what they're capable of and for India to show their intent in climbing up the ladder in the Test rankings.

New Zealand

The Kiwis lack match-winners in their side. There is no Martin Crowe, Stephen Fleming or Nathan Astle in this line-up, neither is there a Danny Morrison or a Dion Nash. To add to their misery, Daniel Vettori - the only true world-class cricketer in their ranks and probably their best all-rounder since Chris Cairns, has been ruled out of the Test series with an injury.

With such a backdrop and with not a particularly great history to fall back on, what can this present New Zealand side do differently that would change their destiny? They have made a positive statement at the start of the series by confirming that Brendon McCullum would open the innings along with Martin Guptill. Ross Taylor and the talented Kane Williamson would provide the backbone to the middle-order. Chris Martin who has troubled the famed Indian batting line-up on previous tours will lead the seam attack. Also, they have re-called James Franklin, who, if plays to his potential, could fill the role of that elusive all-rounder.

India, on the other hand would want to set their Test record straight and begin the home-season on a winning note. The scars of '0-8' are still afresh.

It would also be a chance for them to build a new team after the retirement of the stalwarts - Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman. Cheteshwar Pujara and Subramanium Badrinath would want to grab this opportunity with both their hands and cement a place in the Indian team.

Virat Kohli would certainly get to bat at No.3 and it will be fascinating to see how he copes with the challenges of the position. It will be huge ask to ask the promising right-hander to fill the void Rahul Dravid has left but Kohli whould welcome the opportunity and look to cash in. He is ranked amongst the best batsmen in the world in the shorter formats of the game, but this will be his real test and he would certainly not want his career to go the Yuvraj Singh way.

It would also be Ashwin's first chance to prove his credentials as the country's leading spinner on home soil.

Obviously the youngsters in the side will have to take more responsibility now. It's difficult to replace them straightway. But they have been our motivation and now it's time to live up: Cheteshwar Pujara

We would certainly like to put some good plans in place and be positive about the way we look to play. India is a familiar place for a lot of us, we have played well here and are looking forward to the contest: Ross Taylor

Final WordNew Zealand would go into the series with nothing to lose and everything to gain. They would know that they will have to make the most of their limited ability but some times when one doesn't have a legacy to fall back on, when the mind is uncluttered and when there is nothing to fear, even the 'ordinary' can achieve the 'extraordinary'!